1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1992 Ford Corsair

To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 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 171 more horse power than 1992 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 45 kg more than 1992 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 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 1995 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Corsair, 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Corsair. 1992 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1995 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1995 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1995 De Tomaso Guara 1992 Ford Corsair
Make De Tomaso Ford
Model Guara Corsair
Year Released 1995 1992
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 402 Nm 168 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2560 mm