1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1982 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (411 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1982 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1982 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Fairlane | 1982 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Fairlane | Countach |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4754 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |