2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1973 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (213 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 575 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (617 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1973 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Diablo | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 7542 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
