1975 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 164 kg more than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lamborghini Jarama | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
Model | Jarama | Falcon |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |