1962 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 602 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 90 L |
