1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 180 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 354 kg more than 1966 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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Zephyr | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
