1984 Ford GT vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 10 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. 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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford GT 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Ford Lamborghini
Model GT Urraco
Year Released 1984 1974
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2299 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 130 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1130 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2460 mm


 

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