1959 Ford Consul vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul 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 295 more horse power than 1959 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 460 kg more than 1959 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, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (394 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Consul. (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Consul | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |
