1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 25 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 208 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
