Car comparison

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8vsFerrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

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 F355 Berlinetta

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,160 kg
    2,557 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    345 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
400hp298kW
380hp283kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,160kg2,557lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight-
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
65.0s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
65.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
485km301mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,855cc174cu in
3,496cc213cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,910mm75in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,120mm44in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,562mm61in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume-
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
120L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V87,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
14.2 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
189 km/h
117 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 has 20 hp more than Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: 20 hp (15 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
1,480 kg
3,263 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V84.7 s

Although Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 has more power, Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: 0.2 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.7 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
-
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Range score
-
485 km
301 mi
Trunk score
-
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 133 Nm more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 88 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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