1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane 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 96 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 380 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane. 1990 Ford Fairlane 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. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2930 mm |