1997 Ford Ranger vs. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1997 Ford Ranger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,479 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1997 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 105 kg more than 1997 Ford Ranger. 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, 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Ranger | 1986 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Ranger | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2507 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
