2003 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa (253 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 15 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Falcon | 1985 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Falcon | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
