1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Cortina | 400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |