1970 Ford Capri vs. 1965 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lamborghini 400 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri. 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, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1965 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Capri | 400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 86 L |