1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (595 HP) has 265 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (471 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mustang | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 595 HP |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
