Car comparison

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8vsFerrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 288 GTO

2.9 V8

400 hp2855 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1984-1987
VS

Ferrari 456

GT 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1998

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

  • Most powerful
    442 hp
    330 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Lightest
    1,160 kg
    2,557 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
400hp298kW
442hp330kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,160kg2,557lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Gross weight-
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
29.8L/100 km7.9mpg US9.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,855cc174cu in
5,474cc334cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,730mm186in
Width
1,910mm75in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
119mm5in
Trunk volume-
316L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
120L
110L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V87,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 has 42 hp more than Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
305 km/h
190 mph
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
302 km/h
188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V84.9 s
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V125.2 s

Although Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 has more power, Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
4.9 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.2 s
302 km/h
188 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
400 hp
298 kW
442 hp
330 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
-
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
-
611 km
380 mi
Trunk score
-
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 456 GT 5.5 V12
Consumption18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,725 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

  • Is 530 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 54 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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