1957 AC Aceca vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca 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 225 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 526 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | AC | De Tomaso |
| Model | Aceca | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 102 L |
