When comparing Ferrari F40 Kit vs Technic Porsche 991 911 GT3 RS, the Slant community recommends Technic Porsche 991 911 GT3 RS for most people. In the question“What are the best Lego car sets?” Technic Porsche 991 911 GT3 RS is ranked 2nd while Ferrari F40 Kit is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Technic Porsche 991 911 GT3 RS is:
The replica dual-clutch uses rubber bands to flip through the gears, and is directly controlled by the steering wheel's paddle shifters.
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Pros
Pro Only essential stickers
There aren't a lot of stickers, and the stickers that are there are fun and crucial (e.g. the Ferrari logo).
Pro Mobile front and rear trunk lids
The back lid can be propped up with reveal the engine, while the front hold a mini storage space.
Pro Iconic car
The Iconic Ferrari F40 was the last car that the founder Enzo Ferrari oversaw before he passed away in 1988.
Pro Adjustable car seats
The car seats adjust at two levels, the headrest and the actual seat.
Pro Working dual-clutch PDK gearbox
The replica dual-clutch uses rubber bands to flip through the gears, and is directly controlled by the steering wheel's paddle shifters.
Pro Detailed replica of an iconic car
The 1:8 model is of the iconic $175,000+ Porsche.
Pro Intensive build process
2,704 pieces.
Cons
Con Majority of pieces are the same color
Almost every piece is red, with a small number of black pieces. While this increases difficulty (which is a plus for older players), it can also be potentially less interesting to build.
Con Lacks the flexibility of Technic pieces
Given the rigidity of the traditional lego blocks, the Ferrari kit lacks the flexibility of Technic pieces that allow for working models of mechanical features such as suspension and trunk operations. The wheels are also on a rigid axis.
Con Expensive
$300 makes this the most expensive car kit in the Lego car lineup.
Con Not yet released
The release date is June 1st, 2016.
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