1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 152 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
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 @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Fairlane | Miura |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
