Car comparison

Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48VvsFerrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

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

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Ferrari Testarossa

4.9 i V12 48V

390 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1984-1992
VS

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    390 hp
    291 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.2 L/100 km
    10.1 mpg US
    12.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,009 km
    627 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    257 hp/t
    191 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48VFerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
390hp291kW
380hp283kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
92.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.2L/100 km10.1mpg US12.2mpg UK
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,009km627mi
Calculated
485km301mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,942cc302cu in
3,496cc213cu in
Length
4,485mm177in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,975mm78in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,130mm44in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,520mm60in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,660mm65in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume-
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
115L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48VFerrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V6,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 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
MetricFerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48VFerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
189 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
390 hp
291 kW
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW

Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V has 10 hp more than Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
490 Nm
361 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
1,700 kg
3,748 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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

Although Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V 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 Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V and Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: 5.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
1,009 km
627 mi
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
485 km
301 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
390 hp
291 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,130 mm
44.5 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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.7 s
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
4.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
FerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariTestarossa4.9 i V12 48VFerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
390 hp
291 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,485 mm
176.6 in
Height
1,130 mm
44.5 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
1,009 km
627 mi
485 km
301 mi
Trunk score
-
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48VFerrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari Testarossa 4.9 i V12 48V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 127 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 5.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 524 km (325 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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