2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, both 2000 De Tomaso Guara and 2000 Ford Puma were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Puma weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2000 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Ford Puma | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Puma |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |