2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa (255 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 245 kg more than 1983 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa. 2004 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Thunderbird | 1983 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Thunderbird | Jalpa |
Year Released | 2004 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 3480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |