1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 135 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2520 mm |
