1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 190 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Miura |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
