1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini 400. (317 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini 400.
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 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini 400. (373 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1966 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | 400 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |