1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 260 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 294 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 | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
