Porsche 959 vs. Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione

[YellowMaranello]

Well, what's your fancy? Both cars were way ahead of their times. Both are still considered mechanic marvels. Both are still considered extremelly fast and were released close to two decades ago. I personally would take the 288. Although I like the looks of the regular 288 much better. Here's some specs:

Ferrari 288 GTO Evoluzione:

Years of production 1985 - 1986
Numbers built 6
Body design N/A
Weight 940 kg / 2072.3 lbs

Drivetrain:

Engine 90º V8
Engine location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Displacement 2.855 liter / 174.2 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves/cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Weber-Marelli Fuel injection
Aspiration Twin IHI Turbos
Gearbox N/A
Drive Rear wheel drive

Performance figures:

Power 650 bhp / 484.9 kW
BHP/Liter 227.7
Torque 667 Nm / 492.0 ft lbs
Power to weight ratio 0.69 bhp/kg
Top Speed 229.9 mph / 370.0 km/h
0-60 mph Acceleration 4.00 s






Porsche 959:
Engine:

Horizontally opposed 6 cylinder, 24-valve DOHC aluminum block and water-cooled heads
Bore and stroke: 3.74" x 2.64"
Displacement:174 cu.in. or 2849cc
Max boost pressure: 14.0 psi
Horsepower: 450@6,500 rpm
Power to weight ratio: 6.6 lbs per horsepower
Compression ratio: 8.3:1
Cd: .31
Fuel system: Bosch Motronic
Induction: Twin sequential turbocharging

Drivetrain:

6 speed electronically controlled 4wd with 4 settings

Suspension:

Electronically adjustable independent f/r with upper and lower A arms, hydraulic shocks, anti-roll bar/coil.

Body:

Kevlar and aluminum

Dimensions:

Curb weight: 2,917 lbs
Wheelbase: 89.4"
Length: 167.7"
Width: 72.4"
Height: 47.2"

Brakes and Wheels:

ABS, power assisted, vented, cross drilled disks
17x8.0" front,17x9.0" rear cast magnesium wheels with pressure sensors to detect hairline cracks

Fuel Economy:

13 mpg

Performance:

0-60mph: 3.6 seconds (US version: 3.5s)
0-100: 8.3
0-125: 12.7
0-140: 19.0
0-1/4 mile: 11.8s @119 mph
Top Speed: 198++ mph

[YellowMaranello]

No one has an opinion?

[crayzayjay]

If its not a Japanese tin-box no one seems to care these days... this is Porsche and Ferrari's finest, people!

To answer your question, i'd have to take the 959.. ive always had a crush on it, and the 288 gto evo is just too ugly.. if it was the standard 288 gto it would be a lot closer... and if it was an F40, i'd be here all night trying to make up my mind