1956 Ford Consul vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 441 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. 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 (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Consul | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Consul | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1703 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 128 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |
