1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang 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 (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 36 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. 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 (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mustang | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
