2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1977 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. (375 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. (361 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lamborghini Countach.
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2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1977 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Countach |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 500 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 120 L |