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The Evolution of Everyday Cars

Este texto é para o nível B1 e discute como os avanços organizacionais e tecnológicos podem tornar carros de alto desempenho acessíveis a todos, comparando o Ferrari 166 de 1948 com o Volkswagen Gol, o carro mais vendido da história do Brasil.


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While not everyone can own a Ferrari, that's not the point. With organizational and technological advancements, everyone will be driving cars with performance and features akin to a Ferrari. A comparison between the Ferrari 166 from 1948 and the Volkswagen Gol 2010. Volkswagen Gol is the most sold car in Brazilian history with over 6 million units sold since 1980.

Gol 2010

Ferrari 166

Volkswagen Gol is faster than Ferrari 166, with a top speed of 185 km/h compared to Ferrari 166's 166 km/h.


Volkswagen Gol accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds, while Ferrari 166 took 8.5 seconds. Thus, the Gol is almost as quick as the Ferrari 166.


Volkswagen Gol offers high fuel efficiency, making it more economical than the Ferrari 166, which had relatively low fuel efficiency.


Volkswagen Gol includes advanced safety features such as airbags and ABS, surpassing the basic safety features of the Ferrari 166.


Volkswagen Gol has modern technological integrations like GPS navigation and infotainment systems, while Ferrari 166 had minimal technological features, making the Gol more advanced in terms of technology.


Volkswagen Gol has sold over 6 million units, far surpassing the sales of the Ferrari 166.


This progress demonstrates that with the right mindset and continued advancements, high-performance vehicles will become accessible to everyone. Just as everyone can aspire to be wealthy, everyone can aspire to drive a Ferrari-like car.

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