1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 195 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Cortina | Miura |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 93 L |