1994 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 289 kg more than 1994 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Guara | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 482 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
