1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2010 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2010 Ford C-Max is newer by 17 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 302 more horse power than 2010 Ford C-Max. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford C-Max weights approximately 416 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1993 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford C-Max, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford C-Max. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford C-Max.
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1993 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 Ford C-Max | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | C-Max |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1828 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1684 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2788 mm |