1981 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2009 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 974 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
1981 De Tomaso Deauville | 2009 Ford Explorer | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Explorer |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 4007 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |