2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1963 Ford Consul
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 318 kg more than 1963 Ford Consul. 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, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1963 Ford Consul | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Consul |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 65.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
