1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago (670 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 614 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 525 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago will offer significantly more control. 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 Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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1970 Ford Cortina | 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Cortina | Murcielago |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 6500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 670 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2057 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1135 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2664 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 100 L |