1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 400 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 120 L |
