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In theory they all perform to their ratings, but that will vary locally. That's one reason why each PHRF region adjusts their own ratings. Some boats "beat" their ratings regularly in heavy weather--or light weather. If your region has the right wx...nuff said?
Then some boats are infamous for being hard to trim to a narrow slot where they will perform very well, while others don't ever match the performance, but are much easier to get 95% performance all the time. That's going to reflect on your skill and your crew, if you don't have a regular and dedicated crew, and your boat is finicky about trim...good luck.
And then there are local OD and other considerations. J/35s have been known as the "headsail of the week" club. A lot of owners put a LOT of money into them, and if that means five headsails and replacing three of them every season, you're not going to compete against them unless your wallet is equally large.
I'd suggest asking your local PHRF committee what their experience has been with those boats, and the owners of those boats, and then if you can, reach outside your region to see what other information you can get on specifics.
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