1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 498 more horse power than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 593 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1982 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | F50 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
