1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford GT 40 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | GT 40 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 77 L |
