2009 Ford Escape vs. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, both 2009 Ford Escape and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (561 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 464 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Ford Escape 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Ford Lamborghini
Model Escape Gallardo
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2975 cc 5204 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 561 HP
Engine RPM 6550 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 302 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 12.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1730 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.1 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 80 L


 

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