1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 305 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. 2000 Ford Mustang 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. 2000 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |
