1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP) has 284 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 507 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Lamborghini Jarama (392 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm). This means 1970 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Vedette.
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1951 Ford Vedette | 1970 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Vedette | Jarama |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 392 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2380 mm |