1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 721 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Diablo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5706 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1626 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |