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December 19, 2007
Ferrari F430 vs. Lamborghini Gallardo: Which Would You Choose?
By Rob
Editor-in-Chief
We know that most of you don’t waste a lot of time sitting around wondering if you’d rather have a new Accord or Malibu. We know that like us, you probably waste a lot more time thinking about cars that you will probably never own. Toward the top of that list for us are Lambos and Ferraris. In fact, we debate quite a bit about Lambos and Ferraris. Regular readers of this blog will know that John really likes Lambos and I really like Ferraris. But honestly, both of us were torn by this match up. We both did a lot of soul searching. I’m honestly pretty tempted by the Lambo. And John says that he could easily see himself in the Ferrari. So if you could have one of these awesome cars (and we’re talking base models here–no droptops, no paddle shifters, no cupholders) which would you choose? The Ferrari F430 or the Lamborghini Gallardo?
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Confidential Sorry
Jul 8, 2008 at 1:07 am
Ferrari all the way. Every time I open my garage I stare and the kids down the street are friends with my son. One Day I was going to wash it when I found out that my son was in the car showing it to his friends. they all loved it. its an amazing car that everybody finds appealing. ferrari All The way.
eddie
Jan 8, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Ford vs chevy, classic shape vs modern shape, true exotics = v10’s, v12’s, engineering, safety(more airbags the better)sometimes it is not the numbers but the emotion/experience. I have a lamborghini gallardo and it was a tough decision between ferrari and lamborghini. If they both had v8’s and the lamborghini lacked door airbags, liked the ferrari my decision may of been different. I had my 2005 lambo for over 2 years and other than oil changes and a battery there has been 0 problems. A plastic surgeon friend of mine has a f430 and it is in the shop more than on the street.(electrical glitches) Audi is part of VW who owns Bugatti, Bentley and now Porsche owns some of the action. Lots of R&D for lambo for sure!
eddie
Jan 8, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Ford vs chevy, classic shape vs modern shape, true exotics = v10’s, v12’s, engineering, safety(more airbags the better)sometimes it is not the numbers but the emotion/experience. I have a lamborghini gallardo and it was a tough decision between ferrari and lamborghini. If they both had v8’s and the lamborghini lacked door airbags, liked the ferrari my decision may of been different. I had my 2005 lambo for over 2 years and other than oil changes and a battery there has been 0 problems. A plastic surgeon friend of mine has a f430 and it is in the shop more than on the street.(electrical glitches) Audi is part of VW who owns Bugatti, Bentley and now Porsche owns some of the action. Lots of R&D for lambo for sure!
Anonymous
Dec 21, 2007 at 11:57 pm
ferarri fo sho!
t-fizzle
Dec 21, 2007 at 11:24 pm
lambo fo sho
Jason S P
Dec 21, 2007 at 10:17 pm
Lamborghini Gallardo for me. The Ferrari F430 definitely wins out on sex appeal and flash, but the Lambo is simply an all-round better built machine, backed by VW engineering, and equipped with AWD. Nice wheel/tire combo, great sound from the exhaust, & engine is a natural 5.0L V10. I’d rather rip it up with a Lambo.
But Respect to Ferrari, No Doubt!
Logan
Dec 21, 2007 at 9:30 pm
i like the all wheel drive on the lambo but the f430 is so much sexier
ferrari 4 me
Jamie
Dec 21, 2007 at 9:18 pm
First, the murcielago and lp640 aren’t exactly the same. The 640 came from how much horsepower it was raised to. Plus there were body and aero mods. I would have to choose the gallardo. Love the sharp edges and overall look. It’s amazing.
Luke
Dec 21, 2007 at 3:44 pm
Only in my dreams would I ever really own one of these two magnificent automobiles. With the size of my family I could never afford one or the other, but if I did and had the choice I would go Lamborghini because I have always admired the lines and aggressive head on look. Quite a few people have said the look is tired but how can EXOTIC ever be tired. It would be nice to take my wife out for a night on the town regularly in this machine.
Bigmike
Dec 21, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Want to see how this competition fairs out between both models’ drop-tops, this link takes you to the Car and Driver page that compares the two head to head. Go to http://www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/11049/divine-wind.html. Enjoy!
Nissan 63
Dec 21, 2007 at 2:47 pm
I would love to see these two go at it in person On a circle track, 1/4 mile, and Endurance. Then we can see what one comes out on top. Hell while we are at it, throw in the Ford GT and the Viper! Then when it is all over make them Figure 8.
Franki
Dec 21, 2007 at 2:04 pm
Personally, these little comparison blogs are getting old…but to change my pace of reading blogs and never typing anything about them…I am going to go with the Ferrari F430. The overall appearance is completely outstanding and just pops and says, “Look at me!” The Lamborghinis style is old, boring, and unappealing to the eye. The style is just so dull…it’s like an expensive eye-sore. And I mean that with the utmost sincerity…
Franki
Sasha
Dec 21, 2007 at 2:01 pm
I like the ferrari better. lol
Big Mike
Dec 21, 2007 at 9:22 am
Car and Driver already did this comparison about two years ago now, and the Ferrari won the overall competition as well as just about every category. So aside from sheer looks and desires, the Ferrari F430 is undoubtedly the better of the two!
Jeremiah
Dec 21, 2007 at 7:51 am
F**k alex the person who said f**k chevy!!!
Volvokid4life
Dec 21, 2007 at 5:58 am
FERRARI
dude123
Dec 21, 2007 at 1:28 am
the lotus esprit doesnt compare with these cars becuz it is in much a lower class.
dude123
Dec 21, 2007 at 1:28 am
the lotus esprit doenst compare with these cars becuz it is in much a lower class.
michael
Dec 21, 2007 at 1:19 am
ferrari would somke it in flems.
dude123
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:37 am
the lammbo clearly seems weak and for gods sake that look is so old. i see that the only car that lambo made well was the murcielago while the ferrari has manu great one i stick with my decision and go with the ferrari.
Mr. Lotus
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:33 am
What? You aren’t even considering the Lotus Esprit???!!! LOL. OK, I will take the Lambo while I’m young. It smells of youth and power. When I get older, I will add the Ferrari to the collection. It’s style is classic and less rebelious. I want them both so I don’t have to choose!
Kirk
Anonymous
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:25 am
VEDI NICE HOW MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michal
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:24 am
there both VEDI NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michal
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:23 am
there both VEDI NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mitchell
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:21 am
I’d have to say Lambo. Both are very sexy cars, but the Lambo has a breathtaking quality that the prancing horse just can’t offer.
Sean C
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:20 am
Lambo ALL THE WAY!!!!!
Sean C
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:20 am
Lambo ALL THE WAY!!!!!
alex
Dec 21, 2007 at 12:11 am
FERRARI all day! and fuck the new ZR1 and chevy. go take a look @ the new ford GTX1
Xavier
Dec 20, 2007 at 11:57 pm
FERRARI 100%
SofaKingWeTodDid
Dec 20, 2007 at 11:42 pm
i would walk and save gas.
dude123
Dec 20, 2007 at 11:24 pm
i had a tough time chosing between a lambo spyda or a ferrari f430 conv but id definately go for the ferrari conv in red…
james
Dec 20, 2007 at 11:02 pm
dude! ferarri all the way!
Anonymous
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:35 pm
ferrari F430 in a coupe of course
Blind Child Click
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:33 pm
We own 3 f430 yellow red and black
so u already kno oh and 1 gallrado…hahaha
Adam
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:08 pm
I vote for the Ferrari
michael
Dec 20, 2007 at 8:25 pm
i would vot for the ferrari cuz its alot vaster and beter
michael
Dec 20, 2007 at 8:25 pm
i would vot for the ferrari cuz its alot vaster and beter
Jerrell "Spyda" Moore
Dec 20, 2007 at 7:20 pm
ferrari f430 SPIDER unless it was up against a reventon. i’d take either one in red anyday
Spyda
Brad
Dec 20, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Lambos light on fire so you’d prob get more out of the ferrari
Anonymous
Dec 20, 2007 at 6:55 pm
ferrari
tunedmirage
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:37 pm
well all i know is that lambos wouldnt be around if ferarri never exsisted. i would take the ferarri in a heart beat.. and whoever said lambos are for rappers you are right. i like the ferarris class and sport. but i may be bias considering my uncle had a ferarri. haha.
Jake
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:17 pm
however I’ll take a Reventon base model as well
Jake
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:16 pm
the F430 is nice but the Gallardo is sex on wheels, the styling and technology are right up my alley, I would take my base model and love it!
Michael
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:03 pm
I think i’ll take the F430
YeastInfection
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:01 pm
Lambos are for boys and rap stars, ferraris are for car enthusiasts. F430 all they way.
Anonymous
Dec 20, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Yup, I’d take the 2009 Corvette ZR1, oh yeah, they’re bringing it back. 620 ponies and right around $100,000. Beat that!!!!!!!!!
Mike
Dec 20, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Which ever you give me I’ll take it!
Anonymous
Dec 20, 2007 at 3:13 pm
lambo all the way…no doubt
jermaine
Dec 20, 2007 at 1:58 pm
f430 all the way it looks sleek and mean at the sametime thats what you call best of both world plus u always here lambos getting caught on fire.
Frank
Dec 20, 2007 at 12:31 pm
The F430 is amazing and its beatifull but like the lambo just a little more. Besides now all lambos come in 4 wheel drvie
Gav
Dec 20, 2007 at 11:54 am
F430 all the way. If youve seen the insides of both companies factories youll be with me on that one. Ferrari are way more proffesional, look better and more fun. F430 over ANY lambo
korpo
Dec 20, 2007 at 9:31 am
Lambo, of course, i always loved the Lambos
95blckfirebird
Dec 20, 2007 at 8:33 am
i read thru the choices everyone else wrote down…seems like everyone likes the Ferrari more…but i have to go with the Lambo. Its just an amazing looking car…i love Ferrari…but Lamborghini has been my passion.
random person
Dec 20, 2007 at 7:11 am
ferrari f430 it has sexy lines and curves where as the gallardo just looks crappy when you look at both of them on the same screen
Anonymous
Dec 20, 2007 at 6:14 am
The Ferrai (in BLACK or white) Its just SEX on wheels…
Anonymous
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:41 am
lambo especially if it is in black
Josh
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:39 am
The F430 is a top of the line Ferrari whereas the Gallardo is a cheapened down version of a Lamborghini. I love both of them but I would take the F430 hands down as would 90%+ of all the people on this blog.
Jake
Dec 20, 2007 at 5:23 am
Ferrari, definitely. I love the body lines on those cars.
KB
Dec 20, 2007 at 4:52 am
The 430 anyday the Lamborgini is ahh well just ugly.When you are paying that much for a car why would u want something that ugly i rather pay for something thats sexy sleek and something you could at and not say why did i just buy that.
SO 430 is my pick
Tyler
Dec 20, 2007 at 4:35 am
Definately the F430. After Bad Boys 2 came out and I was interested in cars and saw this car in that movie. I dont think it would even be a choice. The F430 looks way better and doesnt have a high pitch whine like a little school girl.
John Mark
Dec 20, 2007 at 3:37 am
F430 for me
Devon
Dec 20, 2007 at 2:36 am
gallardo…no doubt about it
Ed
Dec 20, 2007 at 2:36 am
Definatly the F430. If it was between it and a Murcilago, it would be way harder to choose. Also my uncle has recently bought a F430. I havent seen it yet but im sure it is sweet.
Danny
Dec 20, 2007 at 2:32 am
I’m not going to even read this it’s retarded, any Lamborghini without Vertical doors is not a real Lamborghini and can NOT be put up against any other super car, it’s just a disgrace, F430 all the way.
aldo
Dec 20, 2007 at 2:10 am
it’s very dificult I think the lambo would be easier to drive for a beginer because of its 4wd but the ferrari would be much more fun to drive and has a longer history and pedigree… I think the lambo bacause it’s suported by audi and bacause it’s german engenieering would never break and yes i think the ferrari would burst on fire if you drive it too hard… so lambo has the italian look and the V10 4wd
jose
Dec 20, 2007 at 1:34 am
i would chose both because ther alsome
Jay
Dec 20, 2007 at 1:27 am
FERRARI no doubt about it
boy
Dec 20, 2007 at 1:26 am
well i would say f430 but it will be more intresting if it was f430 and a lp360
gsangha
Dec 20, 2007 at 1:18 am
Ferrari f430 for sure
shitface
Dec 20, 2007 at 1:00 am
with these 2 models, i honestly couldnt decide, if it was the murcielago, than that would be my choice, but than again u cant compare murcielago with F430, ud have to compare it with an enzo, couldnt decide that either!!
chris
Dec 20, 2007 at 12:49 am
ferrari hands down. now if you said the Murcilago it would be a totally didferent story but now ill take the 430
NeilG
Dec 19, 2007 at 10:40 pm
I’d take the F430, it’s one of the sexiest cars on the road today, but that’s just my opinion. (btw Bobby, the LP640 and Murcielago is the same car, they added the LP640 part in 06′ when they upped the displacement from 6.2L to 6.5L)
Evan
Dec 19, 2007 at 10:24 pm
I think I would have to choose the Ferrari cause, I just don’t like the lines of that Particular Lambo. I guess I’m still an old school Lambo guy as the Countach is still my fav.
Trevor Johnson
Dec 19, 2007 at 9:57 pm
the F430… i just love the look of the Ferrari
cknarf
Dec 19, 2007 at 9:52 pm
they’ll probably both catch fire, so i’d take a geo.
Bobby
Dec 19, 2007 at 9:35 pm
F430 easy. I think if I was gonna get a Lambo, I might as well go big with a Murcilago or LP640. Besides, the Ferrari is gorgeous.
Doug and Dill
Dec 19, 2007 at 8:32 pm
if we’re talking hypotheticals here, why not include the drop-tops, and cupholders??
I’d go Lambo. The styling is more my taste… and I dig the colors. Though bein in SoCal for a while.. there were plenty of these around…
and it seems easier to whip around in with a bit of go-kartiness.
Andrew
Dec 19, 2007 at 7:20 pm
i would go for the ferrari. high end cars with sleek and curvy lines appeal to me more than the sharp rugged look. might explain why i like the aston martin over most expensive cars. if i were to see both on the road, i would probably concentrate more on the ferrari then the lamborgini.
Ted
Dec 19, 2007 at 6:59 pm
I would consider my life complete 10 times over, if I got either… but Lamborghini really forged my appreciation in the ’80s with the Countache, and there’s been nothing but lust for their products ever since.
Sure, they sometimes go down in flames, but sometimes relationships with beautiful women do the same thing. At least you can insure the Lamborghini and be guaranteed to replace that.