2005 Ford Taurus vs. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 2005 Ford Taurus is newer by 31 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Taurus weights approximately 48 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, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Taurus (266 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
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2005 Ford Taurus | 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Taurus | Urraco |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 176 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 53 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |