1968 Ford 17 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 254 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1972 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | 17 | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
