1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (222 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 304 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | E-Series |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 25 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3505 mm |