2005 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercury Cougar. (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lamborghini Diablo | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Mercury |
| Model | Diablo | Cougar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 378 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
