1979 Ford Granada vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada 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 464 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 125 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 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Granada | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
