1993 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1997 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, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang. 1997 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1993 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Lamborghini Diablo | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
Model | Diablo | Mustang |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5705 cc | 3795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |