2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago

To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 628 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Taurus X. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago 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, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus X.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Taurus X 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago
Make Ford Lamborghini
Model Taurus X Murcielago
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3500 cc 6496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 631 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 660 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 6000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 11.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1107 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 2060 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1140 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2670 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 21.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 100 L


 

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