1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 298 kg more than 1983 Ford Mustang. 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mustang | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
