2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1294 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. 2004 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. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
