A Rivalry That Refuses to Cool Off
Both Ferrari and Lamborghini have redefined their supercars through modern electrification with the SF90 Stradale and Revuelto, respectively. Deciding which one is “better” ultimately comes down to personal preference – though a straight-line drag race can highlight performance differences once real-world variables come into play.
DragTimes lined up the two Italian hybrid supercars for a quarter-mile showdown at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida, further fueling the long-running rivalry between Ferrari and Lamborghini. Of note, both vehicles were tuned—a factor worth considering when interpreting the results—while their custom exhausts, including the Gintani setup in the Lambo, delivered a soundtrack to match the spectacle.
Drag Racing in the Hybrid Era
Specs-wise, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale packs a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 paired with three electric motors, producing a claimed 1,200 horsepower – roughly 200 horsepower more than stock. DragTimes also noted that the SF90 Stradale tipped the scales at 3,982 pounds, giving it both a power and weight advantage over the Lamborghini Revuelto, which combines a 6.5-liter V12 with a tri-motor hybrid system for around 1,100 horsepower and weighs approximately 360 pounds more.
Despite what the specs might imply, the Revuelto posted a 9.422-second quarter-mile run at 147.79 mph, edging out the SF90 Stradale’s 9.669-second pass at 149.28 mph in the first round. On the second attempt, the Lamborghini got off the line quicker before the Ferrari closed the gap. The time slip showed that the Revuelto still prevailed with a 9.407-second run – roughly three-tenths quicker than its opponent.
The Revuelto ultimately secured a 3–0 victory on paper, though the final time slip showed an 8.497-second pass – almost certainly an error, since a one-second drop without any reported setup changes would be highly unlikely.
Same Speed, Different Soul
Results can vary. In CarWow’s test, stock versions of the two were pitted against each other, with the SF90 Stradale narrowly edging out the Revuelto, while the Porsche 918 finished third. Taken together, the Ferrari and Lamborghini appear broadly matched in straight-line performance, particularly given that both produce around 1,000 horsepower and employ similar tri-motor hybrid systems, leaving design, brand character, and overall appeal as factors that may define the broader comparison.
What stood out with the Revuelto, however, was its V12 symphony, which sounded especially sweet as it charged down the strip. With increasingly stringent emissions regulations, only a handful of manufacturers still offer this type of engine. Ferrari is one of them, continuing the tradition with the 12Cilindri – a model that completely forgoes hybridization and turbocharging, delivering around 819 horsepower.
