2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2003 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2003 De Tomaso Guara and 2003 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2003 Ford Expedition. (256 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Expedition (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. 2003 Ford Expedition 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. 2003 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2003 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 467 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
