1970 Ford Maverick vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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.
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1970 Ford Maverick | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Maverick | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |