1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 585 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corsair | Countach |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 110 L |
