1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Guara 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 311 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 141 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1275 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
