1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (394 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1974 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | F355 | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| 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 | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 62 mm |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
