1971 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 468 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Capri | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2637 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
