1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (582 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Mustang | Diablo |
Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 5992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 582 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |