Porsche 959 (1987 – 1988) vs Ferrari 288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari (1987 – 1992): specs compared
The Ferrari 288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari is the more powerful of the two, with up to 478 hp against 450 hp. The Porsche 959 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 4.1 s. The Ferrari 288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari has the higher top speed: 323 km/h against 317 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,250 kg against 1,450 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Ferrari 288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari is 170 mm longer than the Porsche 959.
| Specification |
Porsche
959
1987 – 1988
|
Ferrari
288 GTO/F40/F50/Enzo/LaFerrari
1987 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1987 – 1988 | 1987 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 450 hp | 478 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 577 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.9 s | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 317 km/h | 323 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.5 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm | 1,981 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm | 1,130 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,268 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,450 kg | 1,250 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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