1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1288 kg more than 1999 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3510 mm |
