1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini Espada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 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, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Espada |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 93 L |
