2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 227 kg more than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lamborghini Miura. (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | GT 500 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 77 L |
