Porsche 959 (1987 – 1988) vs Ferrari 288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari (1984 – 1986): specs compared
The Porsche 959 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 400 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 317 km/h against 306 km/h. The Ferrari 288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari is the lighter car, from 1,160 kg against 1,450 kg. The Porsche 959 dates from 1987 – 1988, the Ferrari 288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari from 1984 – 1986.
| Specification |
Porsche
959
1987 – 1988
|
Ferrari
288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari
1984 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1988 | 1984 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 496 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 317 km/h | 306 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,290 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm | 1,120 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,268 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 kg | 1,160 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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