2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 245 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Taurus | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 562 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4386 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1165 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |