1975 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (284 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 106 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 De Tomaso Deauville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus, 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, 1975 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 De Tomaso Deauville | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2868 mm |
