2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 De Tomaso Guara 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 81 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 309 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon. 2003 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2001 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2001 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
