1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 450 kg more than 1951 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 40 | 1992 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | A 40 | Pantera |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |