1999 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 305 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, 1999 Ford Falcon (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Falcon | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Falcon | Countach |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 120 L |
