2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. 2009 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. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Falcon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 413 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2838 mm |