1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1973 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 334 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Lamborghini Countach (365 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (353 Nm). This means 1973 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1973 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1973 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1973 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Crown Victoria | Countach |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 365 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |