1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 156 kg more than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. 1991 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Fairlane | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
