2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 35 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mustang | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4603 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
