2006 Ford E-350 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1556 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Because 1968 Lamborghini Miura is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Lamborghini Miura. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | E-350 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 77 L |
