1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Lamborghini Cala
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini Cala is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,900 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini Cala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini Cala weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 1995 Lamborghini Cala | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Taunus | Cala |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 400 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
