1979 Ford Capri vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 160 kg more than 1979 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 176 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Capri | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Capri | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 53 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
