1998 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo (523 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo (511 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
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1998 Ford Mustang | 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | Gallardo |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |