2004 Ford Taurus vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 30 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), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 227 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
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, 2004 Ford Taurus, 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Urraco has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Taurus | Urraco |
Year Released | 2004 | 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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 53 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |