Porsche 959 (1987 – 1988) vs Ferrari Testarossa/512 TR/512M (1984 – 1991): specs compared
The Porsche 959 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 450 hp against 390 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 5.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 317 km/h against 291 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.5 L/100 km against 15.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,506 kg. At 4,486 mm, the Ferrari Testarossa/512 TR/512M is 226 mm longer than the Porsche 959. The Porsche 959 dates from 1987 – 1988, the Ferrari Testarossa/512 TR/512M from 1984 – 1991.
| Specification |
Porsche
959
1987 – 1988
|
Ferrari
Testarossa/512 TR/512M
1984 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1988 | 1984 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 390 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 490 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 317 km/h | 291 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | 15.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,486 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,976 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm | 1,130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,268 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 kg | 1,506 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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