1996 Ford Indigo vs. 2004 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 Ford Indigo. (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo. 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, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Indigo. (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Indigo | 2004 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Indigo | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
