1957 Austin A 40 vs. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1957 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1957 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 370 kg more than 1957 Austin A 40. 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, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin A 40 | 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 40 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 102 L |
