1958 Ford Popular vs. 1988 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini LM is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 5,166 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1965 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Ford Popular. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Popular | 1988 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Popular | LM |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 5166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3010 mm |
