2006 Ford GT vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Ford GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford GT | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | GT | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
