2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (618 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Diablo | Comet |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5707 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 618 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |