2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Falcon 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 85 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 318 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2003 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2003 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |