1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP) has 212 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Capri |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
