1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 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 211 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford GT 70 has manual transmission. 1971 Ford GT 70 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 De Tomaso Deauville | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | GT 70 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2330 mm |
