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.
Wasn't in the Algarve, but did take the F40 out on the track in Estoril last weekend:
YouTube - Ferrari F40 Trackday 1 of 2
YouTube - Ferrari F40 Trackday 2 of 2
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.
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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).
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One more reason, you are never going to see a gathering of Porsche 959s doing this:
Photo/Video Video: Ferrari F40 Mugello Track Event - Ferrari Life
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!
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But has anyone ever seen a group of 959s being driven flat out ? F40 still regulary get tracked.
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