2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 41 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 285 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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2003 De Tomaso Guara | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Guara | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 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 |