1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 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 299 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Miura |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| 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 |
