2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 549 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Shelby GT 500 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1626 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 | 5.3 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
