1953 Buick 40 vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | 40 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2520 mm |
