1988 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1968 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1988 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Espada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Espada would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Espada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (210 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Espada.
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, 1988 Ford Thunderbird (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Espada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Thunderbird | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Thunderbird | Espada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
