2004 Ford Ranger vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2004 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Ranger weights approximately 142 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Ranger | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Ranger | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1642 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
