Lamborghini Countach (1985 – 1989) vs Ferrari Testarossa/512 TR/512M (1984 – 1991): specs compared
The Lamborghini Countach is the more powerful of the two, with up to 455 hp against 390 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 298 km/h against 291 km/h. The Ferrari Testarossa/512 TR/512M uses less fuel, from 15.1 L/100 km against 16.3 L/100 km. At 4,486 mm, the Ferrari Testarossa/512 TR/512M is 346 mm longer than the Lamborghini Countach.
| Specification |
Lamborghini
Countach
1985 – 1989
|
Ferrari
Testarossa/512 TR/512M
1984 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1989 | 1984 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 455 hp | 390 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 298 km/h | 291 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.3 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,486 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm | 1,976 mm |
| Height | 1,069 mm | 1,130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,490 kg | 1,506 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.