1973 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 6,340 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,187 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 890 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 690 kg more than 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,113 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Deauville. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero has manual transmission. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Deauville | 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | De Tomaso | SSC |
| Model | Deauville | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 6340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 1187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 1113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1090 mm |
