1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Daimler One-O-Four 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 212 more horse power than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 498 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Daimler One-O-Four.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Daimler | De Tomaso |
Model | One-O-Four | Pantera |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |