2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 291 kg more than 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mondeo | 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mondeo | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4387 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
