2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 202 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa has manual transmission. 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 1988 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Expedition | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
