1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 385 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Taunus | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4345 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1165 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |