1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1971 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corsair | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
