1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 526 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari F40 | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | F40 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1100 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |
