1978 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 196 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Falcon | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4345 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
