1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,480 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mondial | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
