2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 384 kg more than 2005 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Guara | Mustang |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |