2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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 183 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 248 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2004 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2004 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |