2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 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 4 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 450 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
