1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 308 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
