Ferrari F50 vs Porsche 959

How does the Ferrari F50 stack up against the Porsche 959? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari F50Ferrari F50
vs
Porsche 959Porsche 959
SpecFerrari F50Porsche 959
Horsepower (max)513 hp508 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.9 s3.7 s
Top speed325 km/h339 km/h
Variants12
Body styleMid-engine V12 targa hypercarCoupé
GenerationF130959
Production1995 – 19971986 – 1993
Length4,480 mm4,260 mm
Width1,986 mm1,840 mm
Height1,120 mm1,280 mm
Wheelbase2,580 mm2,272 mm

Ferrari F50 vs Porsche 959: common questions

Is the Ferrari F50 or Porsche 959 faster?
The Porsche 959 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.5s versus the Ferrari F50's 3.7s (0-100 km/h in 3.7s vs 3.87s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari F50 or the Porsche 959?
The Ferrari F50 makes more power: 513 hp (383 kW) versus 508 hp (379 kW) for the Porsche 959.
Is the Ferrari F50 or Porsche 959 faster on top speed?
The Porsche 959 has the higher top speed at 211 mph (339 km/h), versus 202 mph (325 km/h) for the Ferrari F50.
What is the main difference between the Ferrari F50 and the Porsche 959?
The Ferrari F50 is a mid-engine v12 targa hypercar, while the Porsche 959 is a coupé. That difference in body style drives most of the others.