1955 Ford Anglia vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1955 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 712 kg more than 1955 Ford Anglia. 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Anglia | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Anglia | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
