1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 123 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (401 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Zephyr | Miura |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
