1975 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Portofino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (225 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino weights approximately 485 kg more than 1975 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, 1987 Lamborghini Portofino (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Portofino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Capri | Portofino |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3050 mm |
