1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 504 kg more than 1974 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Lamborghini Countach | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
Model | Countach | Falcon |
Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 374 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 68 L |