1968 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1968 Ford Mustang. (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 128 kg more than 1968 Ford Mustang. 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.
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1968 Ford Mustang | 1971 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | Miura |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 77 L |