Compare the2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa VS 2026 Porsche 911

The 849 Testarossa’s pre-crash front seatbelts will tighten automatically in the event the vehicle detects an impending crash, improving protection against injury significantly. The 911 doesn’t offer pre-crash pretensioners.

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, All-Wheel Drive is standard on the 849 Testarossa. But it costs extra on the 911.

The 849 Testarossa has a standard blind spot warning system that uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the 911’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the 849 Testarossa has standard rear cross-path warning, helping the driver avoid collisions. Porsche charges extra for Rear Cross Traffic Alert on the 911.

Both the 849 Testarossa and the 911 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, lane departure warning systems, rearview cameras, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The 849 Testarossa 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 849 Testarossa for 6 years and unlimited miles longer than Porsche pays for maintenance for the 911 (7/unlimited vs. 1/10,000).

The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 648 more horsepower (1036 vs. 388) than the 911’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 563 more horsepower (1036 vs. 473) than the 911 S’ standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 534 more horsepower (1036 vs. 502) than the 911 GT3’s standard 4.0 DOHC 6-cylinder. The 849 Testarossa’s 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 335 more horsepower (1036 vs. 701) than the 911 Turbo S’ standard 3.6 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid.

The 849 Testarossa can travel with zero emissions for 15 miles. The 911 can’t move without running its internal combustion engine.

The 849 Testarossa has 1.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (18 vs. 16.6 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The 849 Testarossa 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.

For better stopping power the 849 Testarossa’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 911:

	849 Testarossa	911
Front Rotors	16.1 inches	13.8 inches
Rear Rotors	14.6 inches	13.8 inches

For better traction, the 849 Testarossa has larger tires than the 911 (F:265/35R20 & R:325/30R20 vs. F:235/40R19 & R:295/35R20). The 849 Testarossa’s front tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 911 (F:265/35R20 & R:325/30R20 vs. F:255/35R20 & R:325/30R21).

The 849 Testarossa’s 265/35R20 front and 325/30R20 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 911’s standard 40 series front and 35 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the 849 Testarossa has standard 20-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front wheels are standard on the 911.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the 849 Testarossa’s wheelbase is 7.8 inches longer than on the 911 (104.3 inches vs. 96.5 inches). The 849 Testarossa’s wheelbase is 7.6 inches longer than on the 911 GT3 (104.3 inches vs. 96.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the 849 Testarossa is 3.3 inches wider in the front and 4.4 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.

The 849 Testarossa’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (45% to 55%) than the 911’s (39.5% to 60.5%). This gives the 849 Testarossa more stable handling and braking.

The 849 Testarossa’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.

With its coupe body style and remote trunk release lockout, the 849 Testarossa offers cargo security. The 911’s non-lockable folding seat defeats cargo security.

The 849 Testarossa has a standard Keyless Open and Start that allows you to unlock the doors from either outside door handle, open the trunk, and start the car, all without removing the key from pocket or purse. The 911 GT3 doesn’t offer Comfort Access.

The 849 Testarossa’s power window, power lock, power mirror and cruise control switches are lit from behind, making them plainly visible and easier to operate at night. The 911’s cruise control switches are unlit, making them difficult to find at night and operate safely.