03 360 F1 vs 04 Gallardo E-Gear

Everyone is an individual and is going to have their own opinion. One is not necessarily better than the other. Even though I'm not a fan of E-gear, I would personally take the Gallardo for my own reasons.

Asking 360 or Gallardo, is like asking Chevy Tahoe or Ford Expedition. It's not which one is best. It's which one do YOU like better. If one was better than the other, it not going to be better if YOU don't like it.

 

On the 360 you mention "Sound system is fitted". I'm assuming you're referring to the Tubi! Each one would be as nice, just a bit different. I don't think he'd be disappointed in either.

 

gcar all the way........

 

I would drive both cars and see. I would personally take the 360 but I am biased. The Gallardo doesn't really do it for me as far as physical appearance goes. As far as the CS and Gallardo, you could allways compare magazine #'s. I'd assume the CS would be quicker around a track, not sure about straight line. I'm sure somebody has first-hand experience.

 

Kevin your avatar pic is great...I saw V for vendetta yesterday...best movie ive seen in a damn long while...

 

Thanks Josh and yes the movie is awesome. Just curiousity why do you prefer the G over the 360

 

I have owned both and the answer I have is that I can't choose between either one, 360 Modena nor Gallardo, if it was a Challenge Stradale in question then I would say the Ferrari.

 

Most of the criteria in comparing these cars is subjective, with the exception of performance. The Gallardo is faster, better handling, better braking, and much more torque. If performance matters, go with the G. Otherwise, the decision is a toss-up and based on your personal preferences.

 

Gallardo is faster in a straight line, 360 handles better and has better brakes, and is much more rewarding from a driver feedback perspective.

Gary

 

wow, that's disappointing to hear. i have a G-spider on order, and already have a 360 spider. i think that the brakes on my ferrari suck, they fade after two hot laps....lame. i was hoping that the G would be better.

 

In my experience stock brake pads (other than carbon ceramic) pretty much suck to one degree or another. I installed Ferodo DS2500 pads with decent fluid and have had no track fade problems since. The G is enough heavier that is going to be pretty hard on brakes at the track.

Gary

 

You are kidding right? I assume you haven't driven or owned a Gallardo nor read any of the tech specs.

(Don't get me wrong) I am both a Ferrari and Lambo Guy. However in no way shape of form does the standard 360 outperform in a straight line nor track - nor out break a gallardo. Nor frankly should it - remember the 360 is developed from 1997 (production in 1999) and the Gallardo 6 years after. So the Gallardo should be better technologically in those regards.

However as an owner of a Gallardo - one thing that is amazing about these cars is the breaking - and highly acclaimed in many of the tech rags.

My wife is going to get a 360 Spyder, I am moving from the Gallardo Coupe to Spyder in the next few months. Both are sensational in many ways - performance is only one aspect... If it were all about performance I would never owned vintage F-cars - or the older P cars... So I would drive both and see which moves you the most.

Rich

 

Whew......

 

How about service costs over the next two years??????? I would think the gallardo is the going to save you a considerable amount of money.

 

Half the people in this thread are talking about different things. For a start, no 360 Spider would ever beat a Gallardo under braking, acceleration or track time.

However, someone mentioned a CS.. thats a different story, especially in regards to brakes and handling. Straightline the Gcar would have it after 100kmh.

 

My last track day at Laguna in my 360 (couple of years ago) there was a Gallardo there and the driver complained all day about brake fade and finally packed it in early. I had no brake issues all day.

Gary

 

I say go for the Gallardo...You have a F430 in the garage,. Eventhough the 360 is amazing with tubi, i think THE ideal ferrari, in your case if you can get a Gallardo go for it. Im assuming your looking at S&S and Vega, there are alot of cars going in and out nowadays..Vega had 34 EB 434 silver Gallardo, it is full+full with the glass hood, navigation etc..There is one 2005 34 KRD with a few thousand kms on it at Ciftkurtlar, Nasyonel has a black with two tone black/red interior..Amazing combination to.. might want to look at these to. I hate to say it, but if i was in your shoes..The gallardo is the best option...

besides all this, these days 360 Modenas are like taxis in Istanbul. You can see them almost everywhere....I evenknow a few 18 year olds (a few girls even!) who are riding around in them now that there going for only 200-250 thousand dollars. However, Gallardo has a better image on the roads, theres less of them and its faster....it may not sound as good but you cant have it all!

 

I`ve always been a Lambo man myself, especially over here in Montreal, seeing a 360 over a gcar happens considerably more often, so the WOW factor for the lambo is greatly increased...I have only had the privelage to of seen 2 gcars in the wild compared to i can`t even recall how many 360`s...

 

Gary, that's just not true.

The Gallardo is a fair competitor against the 360CS or the F430. Against the standard 360, the 360 is simply outclassed. It is not a fair comparison.

In a straight line, in handling, virtually every category - the Gallardo is superior. And don't even get me started on the 360 braking - brake fade is brutal.

An F1 360 versus an E-gear Gallardo? No contest. Take the Gallardo and don't look back. And yes, for the record, I've owned a 360 before.

 

I had zero brake fade in several track days with the 360, after upgrading fluid and pads. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the Brembo brakes on the 360 but the stock pads and fluid are not suitable to the track.

Gary

 

I have owned both cars and I can tell you from an unbiased first-hand experience that the brakes on the Gallardo are far superior to the 360. Hands down, no contest.

As for handing, the 360 has a lighter steering feel and quicker turn-in, but the Gallardo has superior cornering limits and cornering stability at speed, allowing it to exit corners at a faster speed than the 360. The 360 has some pretty skittish cornering limits, and is a tougher car to control in the corners. Using PZero Corsa's helps this, however, and makes the car feel much more planted in the corners.

 

Thanks for clarifying, Gary. I had stock pads and fluid on my 360 which as you mentioned are not suitable performers for track use. I cannot comment on the Brembo set-up, but will take your word for it.

And even in spite of all the track talk, in the real world, the Gallardo is a better all-around car. More power, AWD, handling, less skittish, etc. Then again, it should be given the time that passed between their respective inceptions.

It's not so much a slight against the 360 but rather a polite round of applause for the Gallardo. Like all things though, its time will also pass and something later and greater will come 'round the bend.