1952 Ford Consul vs. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (365 HP) has 325 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 295 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. 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, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (407 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
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1952 Ford Consul | 1972 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Consul | Jarama |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2380 mm |