1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 775 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect. 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, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (394 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
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1953 Ford Prefect | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Prefect | Jarama |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2470 mm |