1968 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 21 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), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 738 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Escort | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |