1980 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 604 kg more than 1980 Ford Capri. 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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Capri | 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Capri | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
