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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP) has 317 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Cougar.
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 (633 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Cougar. (363 Nm). 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 | 5707 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 633 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
