1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 760 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1993 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
