1990 Ford RS 200 vs. 1988 Lamborghini LM
To start off, 1990 Ford RS 200 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 5,166 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Lamborghini LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lamborghini LM (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1990 Ford RS 200. (250 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1990 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Lamborghini LM (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Lamborghini LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford RS 200 | 1988 Lamborghini LM | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | RS 200 | LM |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 5166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 449 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 169 L |
