2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 445 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (618 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
Model | Diablo | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5707 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 618 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |