1997 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 540 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1997 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Lamborghini Diablo | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
Model | Diablo | Taunus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5705 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |