1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Falcon. (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Falcon. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1985 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1985 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
| Model | Countach | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
