1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 13 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3193 mm |
