1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 395 kg more than 1997 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
