2003 Ford F-250 vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | F-250 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 80 L |
