1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina 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 464 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 502 kg more than 1971 Ford Cortina. 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 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Cortina | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cortina | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
