1984 Ford Capri vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 16 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 225 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 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 Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Capri | Miura |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
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 | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 77 L |