2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 462 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 2004 Ford Mustang (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | Countach |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 374 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 120 L |