1960 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 146 more horse power than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (204 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Aston Martin DB4. (324 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Aston Martin DB4.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Aston Martin DB4 | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | DB4 | Pantera |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 5761 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 |
Torque | 324 Nm | 491 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |