2003 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2003 Ford Explorer and 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo (493 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2003 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Explorer weights approximately 509 kg more than 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Explorer. (335 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Explorer | 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Explorer | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1939 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
