1979 Ford LTD vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 386 kg more than 1967 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1967 Lamborghini Miura has manual transmission. 1967 Lamborghini Miura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford LTD | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | LTD | Miura |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |