Car comparison

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VvsFerrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

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

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Ferrari F40

2.9 i V8 32V

478 hp2936 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1992
VS

Ferrari 288 GTO

2.9 V8

400 hp2855 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1984-1987

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    324 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    478 hp
    356 kW
  • Highest torque
    577 Nm
    426 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,100 kg
    2,425 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    435 hp/t
    324 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Power
478hp356kW
400hp298kW
Torque
577Nm426lb-ft
496Nm366lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,160kg2,557lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
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Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
51.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
435hp/t324kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
428Nm/t286lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,936cc179cu in
2,855cc174cu in
Length
4,358mm172in
4,290mm169in
Width
1,970mm78in
1,910mm75in
Height
1,124mm44in
1,120mm44in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,562mm61in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
120L
120L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VFerrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,000 rpm7,750 rpm
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V87,000 rpm3,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
13.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
56.2 s
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Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V has 78 hp more than Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8 and Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: 78 hp (58 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
496 Nm
366 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
1,160 kg
2,557 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
324 km/h
201 mph
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V4.1 s
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V84.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V and Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
478 hp
356 kW
4.1 s
324 km/h
201 mph
Ferrari288 GTO2.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
4.9 s
305 km/h
190 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
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
Power
478 hp
356 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,358 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,124 mm
44.3 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VFerrari288 GTO2.9 V8
Power
478 hp
356 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
4.9 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,358 mm
171.6 in
Height
1,124 mm
44.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,120 mm
44.1 in
Power-to-weight score
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
345 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Has 78 hp more
  • Has 81 Nm more
  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 90 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Ferrari 288 GTO 2.9 V8

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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