1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa (253 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Fairlane | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 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 |
