1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory 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, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 840 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1998 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1998 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 De Tomaso Guara | 2007 Ford Territory | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Territory |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |