2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Falcon 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 73 more horse power than 1995 Ford Falcon. (228 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Falcon weights approximately 380 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon. 1995 Ford Falcon 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. 1995 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |