1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 208 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
