1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star would be higher. At 3,939 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Flying Star |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 77 L |
