1992 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2012 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 48 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1992 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1992 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Lamborghini Diablo 2012 Ford Falcon
Make Lamborghini Ford
Model Diablo Falcon
Year Released 1992 2012
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5707 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 485 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 580 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1648 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4955 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1453 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 27.4 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 68 L


 

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