1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 396 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Guara | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |