1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 7,257 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lamborghini LM (420 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Lamborghini LM (589 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 1984 Lamborghini LM | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | LM |
Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 7257 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 2700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |