2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 115 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 1995 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mustang | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4606 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 | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
