1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1953 Ford Crestline

To start off, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1953 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 460 kg more than 1953 Ford Crestline. 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. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Crestline has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Crestline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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