1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1977 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 234 kg more than 1977 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. (361 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1977 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1977 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1977 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Thunderbird | Countach |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |