Ferrari F40 vs Porsche Carrera GT

How does the Ferrari F40 stack up against the Porsche Carrera GT? 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 Carrera GTPorsche Carrera GT
SpecFerrari F40Porsche Carrera GT
Horsepower (max)478 hp612 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)4.1 s3.9 s
Top speed324 km/h330 km/h
Variants11
Body styleMid-engine twin-turbo V8 hypercarRoadster
GenerationF40980
Production1987 – 19922004 – 2007
Length4,358 mm4,613 mm
Width1,970 mm1,921 mm
Height1,124 mm1,166 mm
Wheelbase2,450 mm2,730 mm

Ferrari F40 vs Porsche Carrera GT: common questions

Is the Ferrari F40 or Porsche Carrera GT faster?
The Porsche Carrera GT is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.7s versus the Ferrari F40's 3.9s (0-100 km/h in 3.9s vs 4.1s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari F40 or the Porsche Carrera GT?
The Porsche Carrera GT makes more power: 612 hp (456 kW) versus 478 hp (356 kW) for the Ferrari F40.
Is the Ferrari F40 or Porsche Carrera GT faster on top speed?
The Porsche Carrera GT has the higher top speed at 205 mph (330 km/h), versus 201 mph (324 km/h) for the Ferrari F40.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari F40 and the Porsche Carrera GT?
The Ferrari F40 is a mid-engine twin-turbo v8 hypercar, while the Porsche Carrera GT is a roadster. That difference in body style drives most of the others.