1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500. (550 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Ford |
| Model | Diablo | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 61 L |
