1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 68 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3970 mm |
