2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco

To start off, 2002 Ford Mondeo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (222 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 256 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.

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2002 Ford Mondeo 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
Make Ford Lamborghini
Model Mondeo Urraco
Year Released 2002 1974
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2967 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 222 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6150 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.5 mm 53 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 243 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1506 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 80 L