1974 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 515 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Capri | 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Capri | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 985 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
