2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 273 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lamborghini Diablo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lamborghini Diablo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2002 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford Taurus | 2002 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Taurus | Diablo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |