1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1965 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1965 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 438 kg more than 1965 Ford Anglia. 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1965 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
