1987 Ford RS 200 vs. 1966 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 68 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200. 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, 1966 Lamborghini Miura (400 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford RS 200 | 1966 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | RS 200 | Miura |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 77 L |
