1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 19 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 192 more horse power than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 364 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. 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) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Thunderbird | Miura |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 77 L |
