1970 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 437 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, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1975 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Capri | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
