2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 2002 De Tomaso Guara and 1997 Ford Mustang are equipped with a 4,600 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 264 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
2002 De Tomaso Guara | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Mustang |
Year Released | 2002 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 413 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |