1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 95 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Zodiac. 1964 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1997 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1997 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |