2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 234 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 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 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3610 mm |
