The Ferrari Daytona is faster, and it was a late 60's design that did over 170. It is probably the most muscular front engined V12 ever made. Its cherished by Ferrari owners and other Marques and it has a successful racing career. The only area a 928 might exceed the Daytona is its ability to be a daily driver. If I owned a Daytona today I certainly wouldn't consider using it that way.
http://www.johnmortonracing.com/Tony-John_Daytona79.jpg
If my memory serves me right the Daytona, has a rear transaxle so maybe its the 928 that copied this layout.