1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird 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 259 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 476 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 45 L |
