2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane 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 170 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 430 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane. 1984 Ford Fairlane 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. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2950 mm |