1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 70 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Falcon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Ford Falcon | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Falcon | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4345 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1165 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |