1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1977 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 82 kg more than 1977 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (361 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
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1974 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Fairlane | Countach |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |