2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2004 Ford Escape
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Escape would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Ford Escape. (210 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Escape weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2005 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Escape. (271 Nm). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 2004 Ford Escape | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Guara | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
