2005 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 2005 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
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, 2005 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lamborghini 400. (355 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lamborghini 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Thunderbird | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Thunderbird | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3933 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
