1997 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 255 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lincoln |
| Model | Diablo | Continental |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 6554 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |
