1986 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 345 kg more than 1986 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (618 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Mustang | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mustang | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 618 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1185 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
