1972 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 700 kg more than 1972 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, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1993 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Escort | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 900 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
