2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 202 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
