1988 Ford Festiva vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 1988 Ford Festiva is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 520 kg more than 1988 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Ford Festiva 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Ford Lamborghini
Model Festiva Urraco
Year Released 1988 1979
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1324 cc 2996 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 57 HP 261 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 275 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 780 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2460 mm


 

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