2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 400 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. 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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2220 mm |
