1998 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1998 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1998 Lamborghini Diablo and 1998 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 485 kg more than 1998 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will offer significantly more control. 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 (580 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | 1998 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Diablo | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
