2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (448 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (500 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | 550 | Countach |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
