1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 515 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Guara | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
