2004 Ford Mondeo vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2004 Ford Mondeo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lamborghini Urraco would be higher. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (261 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
Because 1979 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 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1979 Lamborghini Urraco (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mondeo. (175 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1979 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mondeo | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mondeo | Urraco |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
