1981 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Espada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Espada would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 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, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Capri | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Capri | Espada |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 93 L |
