1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 347 kg more than 1974 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, 1996 Ford Mustang (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mustang | Countach |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4655 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
