2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | F-450 | Miura |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 93 L |
