Ferrari F40 vs Porsche 959

How does the Ferrari F40 stack up against the Porsche 959? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari F40Ferrari F40
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Porsche 959Porsche 959
SpecFerrari F40Porsche 959
Horsepower (max)478 hp508 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s3.7 s
Top speed324 km/h339 km/h
Variants12
Body styleMid-engine twin-turbo V8 hypercarCoupé
GenerationF40959
Production1987 – 19921986 – 1993
Length4,358 mm4,260 mm
Width1,970 mm1,840 mm
Height1,124 mm1,280 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm2,272 mm

Ferrari F40 vs Porsche 959: common questions

Is the Ferrari F40 or Porsche 959 faster?
The Porsche 959 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the Ferrari F40's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari F40 or the Porsche 959?
The Porsche 959 makes more power: 508 hp (379 kW) versus 478 hp (356 kW) for the Ferrari F40.
Is the Ferrari F40 or Porsche 959 faster on top speed?
The Porsche 959 has the higher top speed at 211 mph (339 km/h), versus 201 mph (324 km/h) for the Ferrari F40.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari F40 and the Porsche 959?
The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine twin-turbo v8 hypercar, while the Porsche 959 is a coupé. That difference in body style drives most of the others.