1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1981 Ford Probe
To start off, 1981 Ford Probe is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 570 kg more than 1981 Ford Probe.
Because 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1971 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1981 Ford Probe | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | Probe |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 55 L |
