1968 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Escort | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |
