1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,994 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 535 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (96 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Taunus | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
