2009 Lamborghini Gallardo vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo would be higher. At 5,203 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2012 Ford Taurus. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 481 kg more than 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
| Model | Gallardo | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5203 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 562 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
