1968 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 95 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Escort | Miura |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 93 L |