1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 488 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Ford Cortina | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Cortina | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4345 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1184 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |