1998 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Comet weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lamborghini Diablo | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Diablo | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2950 mm |