1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 284 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 40 L |
