The Porsche is heavier than the Ferrari, but it produces more horsepower.
Ferrari, Porsche created their pedigrees to produce some of the best performance machines in the world, even though they took different approaches. The Daniel Abt YouTube channel has released a new video that shows the differences in how they play out on the drag strip. It features the 911 Turbo 992 against 488 Pista in a series drag races in this unique and unmatched pairing.
From a standing start, the first two races were held. Both races saw the Porsche’s all wheel-drive allowing it to take a lead that was so big that Ferrari couldn’t catch it. The Porsche won both races. It completed the quarter-mile race in 10.36 seconds, at 161.89 mph (260.53 km/h). It was completed by the Ferrari in 10.92 seconds, at 168.08mph (270.50). Although the Ferrari won the second race, it was close to the first.
The rolling start race was the only race that Ferrari won. The Porsche was defeated by the Ferrari’s twin-turbocharged V8. The Ferrari was able to use all its power on the pavement thanks to the elimination of traction, winning the last race between them. Although the Porsche was slower and less powerful, its all-wheel drive compensated. It’s not an all-purpose vehicle, and it doesn’t work in every situation. This is especially true against the powerful 488 Pista.