2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2002 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2002 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 612 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 515 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2960 mm |
