[QUOTE=Ferrer;865453]You know, you've just described the point of the forum here. :)[/QUOTE]
Yes, he has! What would be the fun if everyone would like the same cars. Only that would make unnecessary to list cars... :p
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[QUOTE=Ferrer;865453]You know, you've just described the point of the forum here. :)[/QUOTE]
Yes, he has! What would be the fun if everyone would like the same cars. Only that would make unnecessary to list cars... :p
[QUOTE=wwgkd;865435]If you take it too seriously. If you just view these as a way of discussing your favorite cars compared to other peoples favorites, then it works out ok. At least for me. I actually have a lot of trouble listing a top 5 favorite cars or anything like that because it really is hard to put different cars (and all cars are different) on the same list. But I do like hearing what other people like or dislike about a car. Brings kind of a fresh viewpoint, especially when you can get people like 60valves to chip in.[/QUOTE]
I absolutely agree, I just wouldn't mind more interesting reasons to prefer a car and not just the usual "top 5" based n look and specs.:o
[QUOTE=kiwitt;40366]A better comparison should have been "Ferrari 288 GTO and the Porsche 959". Both were built to similar rules (i.e. Group B).
My choice by the way is the Porsche 959.[/QUOTE]
Also, the 288 was a much better looking car. But really, F40 vs. 959 is [B]the[/B] classic debate so I think it's appropriate.
Anyway, my head says F40, but my heart says 959, which is sort of the opposite of what usually happens with Ferrari vs. Porsche polls...:confused:
[QUOTE=bruxell;865794]But really, F40 vs. 959 is [B]the[/B] classic debate so I think it's appropriate.[/QUOTE]
Agreed, the comparison is fair. The 959 was also a track car, so it's a legitimate debate.
Both are brilliant cars but I tend to prefer the looks and raw nature of the F40. It's also significantly lighter than the 959 which is one of the first things I consider when deciding what car I would prefer. All of that being said, I prefer Porsche over Ferrari in general.
[quote=Joao Gois;863612]So you were in Spain and took the chance to come to Portugal? Nice.
One question. That grey car on page 42 is a Sbarro Challenge. Was it on the run too?? Coool.
Pleeeeease, if you ever pass in the Algarve again, give me a nod. Would it be asking too much to have even the smallest lift on the F40?[/quote]
Wasn't in the Algarve, but did take the F40 out on the track in Estoril last weekend:
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiXTgaC0LdI&feature=channel_page]YouTube - Ferrari F40 Trackday 1 of 2[/url]
[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5khlhJAqMR4&feature=channel_page]YouTube - Ferrari F40 Trackday 2 of 2[/url]
Being both thrifty and German, as well as taking into account the fact that Porsche was the brand which sparked my automotive passion, I should be leaning towards the 959. However, there is just something about a Ferrari that grabs my attention and makes me want to be unfaithful. Its kind of like having a loving, dependable wife, but falling head over heels for the seductive "girl next door." Maybe its the egotistical prick inside me talking, but I'll have the F40 :)....in red
I have to say the ferrari is better on the track than the porsche but the porsche is better on the streets. OH YEAH!! there were a little over 200 959s made making the porsche more rare and valuble the ferrari may be newer but is not a good every day super car. if i had a choice between a super car i could drive everyday it would be the porsche.
would you honestly drive a 959 everyday?
likely the only difference is that you don't have to be as careful when planning those sunday drives.
The 959 was a show piece of what Porsche technology could do.
At the time it was truly astounding. Now it is a 997 Turbo with a much higher cost to run (engine out to change the plugs).
The F40's rawness will never be captured in a car built in much higher numbers, now it its styling wildness likely to be either.
The 959 is much rarer, but I don't believe it it more desirable (look at the prices they get).
[QUOTE=Cyco;878428]The 959 was a show piece of what Porsche technology could do.
At the time it was truly astounding. Now it is a 997 Turbo with a much higher cost to run (engine out to change the plugs).
The F40's rawness will never be captured in a car built in much higher numbers, now it its styling wildness likely to be either.
The 959 is much rarer, but I don't believe it it more desirable (look at the prices they get).[/QUOTE]
According to the market the Ferrari F40 is the more desirable of the two despite more than 4x as many produced. F40 currently command a premium of 50-80% over a 959.
One more reason, you are never going to see a gathering of Porsche 959s doing this:
[url=http://www.ferrarilife.com/forums/showthread.php?p=92169#post92169]Photo/Video Video: Ferrari F40 Mugello Track Event - Ferrari Life[/url]
roughly 40 F40s full out at Mugello
its same story over & over
which is better 997TT or F430
Carrera GT or Enzo
Hahah, there'll be a comparo Porsche vs. Ferrari for as long as both makers are alive!
But has anyone ever seen a group of 959s being driven flat out ? F40 still regulary get tracked.