1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (218 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 251 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Falcon | Urraco |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |