1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 725 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. 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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |
