1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 748 kg more than 1967 Ford 12 M. 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, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 12 M | 1992 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | 12 M | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 100 L |
