2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 6,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago (670 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 455 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago has manual transmission. 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Taurus | Murcielago |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 670 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2057 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1135 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2664 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
