1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 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 309 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 797 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | 600 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
