1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa. (319 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1984 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | F355 | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 294 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 | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
