1978 Ford Capri vs. 1995 Lamborghini P140
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,960 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini P140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini P140 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1978 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, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini P140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1995 Lamborghini P140 | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Capri | P140 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1286 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |