1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP) has 198 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 355 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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, 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Taunus | Jalpa |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 80 L |