1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 91 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
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1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Guara | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 120 L |