1987 Porsche 959 S vs 1987 Ferrari F40

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Porsche 959 S

(1987 - 1988)

...959 S

Ferrari F40

(1987 - 1993)

...F40

Engine
2.8 L Flat 6 Bi-Turbo	2.9 L V8 Bi-Turbo
Drivetrain
Rear - AWD	Rear Mid - RWD
Top Speed
211 mph	201 mph
Acceleration
3.7 sec	4.1 sec
Total Power
508 hp	472 hp
Mileage
15 mpg	19 mpg
Curb Weight
2,976 lbs	2,535 lbs
Luggage
~~unavailable~~	~~unavailable~~
Top Speed
211 mph / 340 Km/h	201 mph / 323 Km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 seconds	4.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
5.86 lb/hp / 376 hp/Tonne	5.38 lb/hp / 410 hp/Tonne
Total Power
508 hp / 515 ps	472 hp / 479 ps
Total Torque
414 lb·ft / 561 N·m	426 lb·ft / 577 N·m
Mileage
15 mpg	19 mpg
Total Range
356 Miles	601 Miles
Model Platform
959 (86-89)	F40 (87-92)
Door Count
2	2
Seat Count
2	2
Turning Radius
36.4 ft	39.4 ft
Curb Weight
2,976 lbs	2,535 lbs
Length
167.7 in	171.6 in
Width
72.4 in	77.6 in
Height
48.8 in	44.3 in
Wheelbase
89.4 in	96.5 in
Front Track
59.2 in	62.8 in
Rear Track
61 in	63.2 in
Engine Name
	F120 A
Layout
Flat 6	V8
Capacity
2.8 Liter / 173.9 in³	2.9 Liter / 179.2 in³
Peak Power
508 hp / 515 ps	472 hp / 479 ps
Peak Torque
414 lb·ft / 561 N·m	426 lb·ft / 577 N·m
Specific Output
2.92 hp/in³	2.63 hp/in³
Aspiration
Bi-Turbo	Bi-Turbo
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)	4 (32v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
8.3:1	7.7:1
Bore x Stroke
3.74 x 2.638 in	3.228 x 2.736 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point
Position
Rear	Rear Mid
Orientation
Longitudinal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
23.8 gal	31.7 gal
Driven Wheels
All (AWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
235/45R17	245/40 ZR17
Rear Tyres
255/40R17	335/35 ZR17
Transmission (MT)
6 Speeds	5 Speeds
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone