1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (119 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
