1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 375 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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.
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1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Guara | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |