1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1968 Ford GT 40. (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 672 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40. 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | GT 40 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 90 L |
