1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 695 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
Model | Jalpa | Escort |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2400 mm |