1956 Chrysler C vs. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 460 kg more than 1992 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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 1992 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Chrysler | De Tomaso |
| Model | C | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
