2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (582 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 300 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 (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Diablo | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
