1974 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2013 Ferrari California
To start off, 2013 Ferrari California is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 231 kg more than 2013 Ferrari California.
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, 2013 Ferrari California (504 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 De Tomaso Deauville. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 2013 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2013 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 De Tomaso Deauville | 2013 Ferrari California | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Deauville | California |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 504 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1709 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
