1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
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 Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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 206 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 180 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Corsair |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |