1953 Ford Vedette vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1953 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 375 kg more than 1953 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, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Vedette. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Vedette.
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1953 Ford Vedette | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Vedette | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2460 mm |