1970 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 662 kg more than 1970 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Escort | Diablo |
Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 520 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 581 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 338 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 | 785 kg | 1447 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 100 L |