2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 422 kg more than 1961 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2220 mm |
