2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown 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 203 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 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 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
