2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2003 Ford Mustang 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 93 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo. (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2003 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mustang | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1430 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
