1968 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (524 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 988 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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 (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Escort | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 524 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 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 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 90 L |
