1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (448 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 366 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | F40 | Countach |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1104 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 110 L |
