1962 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 51 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 406 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina.
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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2560 mm |
