1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 355 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
