2005 Ford GT vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (492 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 16 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | GT | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
