Ferrari vs Porsche - Difference and Comparison
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Porsche Turbo S at the 2010 Beijing Auto ShowStyles
Ferrari currently has four road models: the California (grand tourer convertible), the 458 Italia (sports car), F12 Berlinetta (grand tourer) and the FF (grand tourer).
Porsche currently sells 5 different road models: the 911 (grand tourer), the Boxster (a roadster), the Cayman (mid-engine coupe), the Cayenne (SUV) and the Panamera (sports sedan).
Porsche Models
Porsche has five models: Boxster, Cayman, 911, Panamera and Cayenne. There are various trims available for each model.
Porsche Boxster S 
Porsche Cayman S 
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 
Porsche Panamera 
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet 
Porsche Cayenne TurboFerrari Models
The 8-cylinder models of Ferrari are the Ferrari California, Ferrari 458 Italia and Ferrari 458 Spider. The 12-cylinder models are Ferrari F12berlinetta and Ferrari FF.
Ferrari 458 Italia 
Ferrari 458 Spider 
Ferrari California 
Ferrari California 
Ferrari F12berlinetta 
Ferrari FFPerformance
The Ferrari California has a top speed of 193 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds. The 458 Italia can accelerate from 0-62 mph in under 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 202 mph. The F12 Berlinetta accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.1 seconds, with a top speed of over 210 mph, and the FF accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds with a maximum speed of 208 mph.
The Porsche Boxster and Cayman both have a top speed of 164 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 5.8 seconds. The 911 Carrera has a top speed of 180 mph and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds. The Panamera has a top speed of 162 mph and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds, while the Cayenne has a top speed of 143 mph and accelerates in 7.8 seconds.
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Power
The Ferrari California has a horsepower of 460 HP, while the Ferrari 458 Italia has 570 HP and the FF has 651 HP.
The Porsche Boxster and Cayman have a horsepower of 265 hp, while the 911 has 350 hp. The Panamera and Cayenne both have 300 hp.
Popularity
In an international poll in 1999, the Porsche 911 was listed 5th as Car of the Century. According to Yahoo Autos, the Ferrari 458 Italia is the 5th most popular sports car, while MSN Auto listed the Porsche 911 as the 5th most popular sports car in 2008.
Cost
Current Ferrari retail prices begin at approximately $230,000.
New Porsches start at $48,850 for the basic Cayenne and go up to $172,100 for the 911 Turbo S Cabriolet.
Recalls
Many Ferrari cars were recalled in May 2012 because the engines had a tendency to suddenly freeze.
Awards
The Ferrari 458 Spider was named the Best Cabrio 2012 by Auto Zeitung magazine and Best Sports Car and Convertible by The Sunday Times in 2012. The Ferrari 458 Italia was also named Best Driver’s Car in 2011 by Motor Trend.
The Porsche 911 was voted as the 2nd coolest car by Automobile Magazine in 2004. The Boxster was named Best Roadster in the World by Autocar and 2012 Roadster of the Year by Auto Express. The Philadelphia Inquirer named it the Best Sports Car of the Decade.
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