1951 Austin A 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. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 321 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A.
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) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
