1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 331 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 De Tomaso Guara.
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1996 De Tomaso Guara | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Guara | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 386 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |