1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 113 kg more than 1973 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri. 1973 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1999 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1999 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Capri |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
