Compare the2023 Ferrari PortofinoVS 2023 Porsche 911

Both the Portofino and the 911 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights, rear parking sensors, available crash mitigating brakes, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors and rear cross-path warning.

The Portofino comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 911’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

Ferrari pays for scheduled maintenance on the Portofino for 6 years and -10,000 miles longer than Porsche pays for maintenance for the 911 (7/unlimited vs. 1/10,000).

The Portofino’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 233 more horsepower (612 vs. 379) and 230 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 331) than the 911’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The Portofino’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 169 more horsepower (612 vs. 443) and 171 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 390) than the 911 S’ standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The Portofino’s 3.9 turbo V8 produces 139 more horsepower (612 vs. 473) and 141 lbs.-ft. more torque (561 vs. 420) than the 911 GTS/Dakar’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder.

The Portofino has 4.2 gallons more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (21.1 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Portofino has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The 911 doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Ferrari Portofino higher (6 out of 10) than the Porsche 911 (3 to 5). This means the Portofino produces up to 23.4 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the 911 every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the Portofino’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 911:

For better traction, the Portofino has larger front tires than the 911 (245/35R20 vs. 235/40R19).

The Portofino’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 911 Dakar’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Portofino has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front wheels are standard on the 911.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Portofino’s wheelbase is 8.6 inches longer than on the 911 (105.1 inches vs. 96.5 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Portofino is 1.6 inches wider in the front and 2.8 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.

The Portofino’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (46% to 54%) than the 911’s (39.5% to 60.5%). This gives the Portofino more stable handling and braking.

The design of the Ferrari Portofino amounts to more than styling. The Portofino has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .312 Cd. That is lower than the 911 (.31 to .33) and many sports cars. A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Portofino get better fuel mileage.

The Portofino’s standard power retractable hardtop allows a seamless transition from an open car, to a completely sealed coupe. The 911 doesn’t offer a retractable hardtop.

The Portofino has a larger trunk with its top down than the 911 Cabriolet with its top down (5 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).

The Portofino’s standard power windows have a locking feature to keep children in the rear seat from operating them, but the driver can still raise and lower all of them with the lock engaged. Porsche does not offer a locking feature on the 911’s standard power windows.