Lamborghini Gallardo vs. Ford GT

[ToP cAt]

Com'on, we all kno the history that Ford had under its belt. It was the first damn automobile for cryin out loud. Lamborghini is exotic, but it really dont have anything on the Ford GT 40. The Ford GT is definately the poster child for Ford. But at any rate the Ford GT probably out performs the Lamborghini in all aspects you can possibly concieve. Think about it, its the GT 40 guys!!! Its text book!!!

[freakonaleash1187]

im really tired of that, people ragging on and on about the gt's heritage. wow, that is cool what happened back then, but that was back then. this is now. the "Ford GT probably out performs the Lamborghini in all aspects you can possibly concieve" is completely subjective. a lot of aspects are subjective, like feel, looks, brand, etc. im just tired of hearing the heritage stuff.

[GTStang]

Originally Posted by freakonaleash1187

im really tired of that, people ragging on and on about the gt's heritage. wow, that is cool what happened back then, but that was back then. this is now. the "Ford GT probably out performs the Lamborghini in all aspects you can possibly concieve" is completely subjective. a lot of aspects are subjective, like feel, looks, brand, etc. im just tired of hearing the heritage stuff.

Well join the club cause every car the Ford GT gets compared to you have to hear about Ferrari, Lambo, whatever heritage so that makes it better even when the numbers are saying it's not true.

[Mr Payne]

Official news is that the Ford GT will officially have 550hp.

[Neutrino]

Originally Posted by ToP cAt

Com'on, we all kno the history that Ford had under its belt. It was the first damn automobile for cryin out loud.

first automobile to be marketed towards the masses, not first per se

[freakonaleash1187]

that is very true neutrino. i didnt even catch that. ford making the first car is one of the few things misunderstood in the car world. they were the first ones to make a moving assembly line so they could mass-produce cars.

[crayzayjay]

I'm glad you pointed that out, Neutrino.

And as for those who are "tired of hearing about Ferrari / Porsche's racing heritage", tough. This heritage doesnt automatically make these cars the best, but it's also not just about badge appeal either, racing improves the breed. These companies have learnt a thing or two competing at the sharp end of motorsport for the last half century.

Note that Lamborghini doesnt have a great racing heritage although it ranks as an "exotic"...

[justacruiser]

Yeah, in actuality, many of the GM companies are quite a bit older than Ford. Oldsmobile was started by Ransom E. Olds in 1897 for example and is actually the oldest car company in the U.S.

FYI, did you know that if it weren't for Henry Ford insisting on a bit more than they were willing to offer, GM would actually own Ford right now?

[moslerporschefreak]

Originally Posted by Mr Payne

Come on now, you've seen "many other" sources? What, the Top Gear episode? What else? Remember, It is very hard to gauge the straitline speed by the seat of your pants. Perhaps they just assumed it was going to be slower than the Enzo or Koenigsegg. We simply don't know unless we get more data or customer cars reveal how fast the car is.

Ok, fine. We wont discard the data. I still do not believe that that data should be used for this comparison.

[freakonaleash1187]

Originally Posted by justacruiser

.FYI, did you know that if it weren't for Henry Ford insisting on a bit more than they were willing to offer, GM would actually own Ford right now?

i learned a couple months ago that ford tried buying ferrari when ferraris started out (after enzo made his scuderia racing company). i would of died if enzo let henry buy ferrari.

[moslerporschefreak]

I believe that this failure to buy Ferrari is why Ford built the GT40 to beat ferrari in the 60's lemans. Nice piece of history.

[Kurtdg19]

Yeah, the Ford GT40 was one of the earlier influences in a global operation. I believe it was call Ford of Britain at the time (not entirly sure though) along with the 427 from Shelby if memory serves me right. Soon after the GT40 a 5 Liter displacment cap was posed. Who knows, if this cap wasn't posed, maybe more cars than we can even think of would be using large displacment motors (including the ferrari's and the porsche's).

[GTStang]

Originally Posted by moslerporschefreak

I believe that this failure to buy Ferrari is why Ford built the GT40 to beat ferrari in the 60's lemans. Nice piece of history.

Yep this is true..... goes to show even millionaires can be petty

[moslerporschefreak]

Originally Posted by GTStang

Yep this is true..... goes to show even millionaires can be petty

Oh I would say that the economic super elite can be the most petty.

btw, I mean not to stereotype here, it just seems that people like Henry Ford would be petty since what else do they have to compete for?

[justacruiser]

Originally Posted by moslerporschefreak

what else do they have to compete for?

Good point...

Money= chicks, cars, mansions, yachts, world trips ect.

They pretty much have everything, I guess all that's left is competing with each other in something! Even if it's being the biggest tycoon there is!