2002 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 33 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 105 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lamborghini Diablo | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Diablo | Montego |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
