1972 Ford LTD vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 186 kg more than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. 1972 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | LTD | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
