1980 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140
To start off, 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 194 kg more than 1988 Lamborghini Project P140.
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. 1980 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 has manual transmission. 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Ford Thunderbird | 1988 Lamborghini Project P140 | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Thunderbird | Project P140 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 372 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1286 kg |