1996 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 5,709 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (595 HP) has 437 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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 (471 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Diablo | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5709 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 595 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 471 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2980 mm |
