1962 Ford Consul vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Consul would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 718 kg more than 1962 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, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Consul | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Consul | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 782 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
