1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | DB4 | Pantera |
Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |