Car comparison

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VvsPorsche 959 2.8

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

Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • 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
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VPorsche9592.8
Power
478hp356kW
450hp336kW
Torque
577Nm426lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,100kg2,425lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
51.5s99% target: 321 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
435hp/t324kW/t197hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
525Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,936cc179cu in
2,850cc174cu in
Length
4,358mm172in
4,260mm168in
Width
1,970mm78in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,124mm44in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,594mm63in
1,504mm59in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
180mm7in
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
120L
84L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32VPorsche 959 2.8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V7,000 rpm4,000 rpm7,750 rpm
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VPorsche9592.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
11.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
56.2 s
-
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
206 km/h
128 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
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V has 28 hp more than Porsche 959 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: 28 hp (21 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
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 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
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 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
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 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
Porsche9592.83.9 s

Although Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V has more power, Porsche 959 2.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V: 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
FerrariF402.9 i V8 32V
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 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
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 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
Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF402.9 i V8 32VPorsche9592.8
Power
478 hp
356 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
577 Nm
426 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.9 s
Top speed
324 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,100 kg
2,425 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 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
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Power-to-weight score
435 hp/t
324 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F40 2.9 i V8 32V

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 77 Nm more
  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 124 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

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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