2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 480 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Comet. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Diablo | Comet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |
