I was still in College getting a B.A. in History when this Lamborghini came out. I thought that it was the most exotic, fastest, wildest looking car ever. I still think that it is exotic and wild looking, but the current horsepower war between some of the major manufacturers have made it possible to match or better the performance of the 1982 Lamborghini Countach without spending a fortune. Rather amazing when you think about it.
Lamborghini Countach LP500S vs Ford Mustang GT 5.0
| Category | Countach LP500S | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.8 l V12 | 5.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 375 / 370 | 418 / 412 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 418 / 308 | 527 / 389 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1427 / 3146 | 1648 / 3633 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 263 / 259 | 254 / 250 |
Performance
| Category | Countach LP500S | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 14.5 s | 12.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 17.8 s | 17.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 12.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.7 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.0 s | 10.1 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 90.1 mph | 9.0 s @ 94.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.1 s @ 104.0 mph | 12.7 s @ 112.5 mph |
| Top speed | 293 kph (182 mph) | 245 kph (152 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.56 g (6 m/s²) | 0.68 g (7 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Countach LP500S | Ford Mustang GT 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 83 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
Mustang GT 5.0 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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