2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Guara | 208 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
