1951 Austin A 110 vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 593 kg more than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 110 | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | A 110 | Pantera |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2520 mm |