1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Vauxhall Ventora would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (122 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 762 kg more than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. 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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Vauxhall Ventora. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1970 Vauxhall Ventora has manual transmission. 1970 Vauxhall Ventora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1970 Vauxhall Ventora | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
| Model | Deauville | Ventora |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
