1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra 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 181 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 29 kg more than 1989 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
