2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1990 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1990 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 191 kg more than 1990 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 1990 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
