1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1985 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Mondial 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 44 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 330 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1985 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
