1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari F355. (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari F355. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F355 | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
Model | F355 | Miura |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 399 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |