1988 Ford RS 200 vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 1 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 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 220 kg more than 1988 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, 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford RS 200 | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | RS 200 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 80 L |
