1979 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 878 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1979 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 De Tomaso Deauville | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
Model | Deauville | Ram |
Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3530 mm |