1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort 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 352 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 222 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Escort |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 53 L |
