2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 174 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lamborghini 400. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1965 Lamborghini 400 has manual transmission. 1965 Lamborghini 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | 400 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |