1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (217 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. 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 Mustang | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | Jarama |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4733 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |