1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 335 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Guara | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Cortina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |