2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 160 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Guara | E |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
