1987 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 257 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. 2011 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
Model | Jalpa | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3480 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 409 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | LPG |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1757 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |