1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 665 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 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 | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 612 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
