1959 Ford Consul vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,994 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 561 kg more than 1959 Ford Consul.
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, 1959 Ford Consul (124 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 1959 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Consul | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Consul | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1702 cc | 5994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| 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 | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
