2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 60 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (461 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang. 2006 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1985 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1985 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Mustang | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | Countach |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5167 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 448 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 110 L |