2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2001 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
2001 De Tomaso Guara | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Guara | F40 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 721 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |