1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 90 | 1992 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 90 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 1500 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2520 mm |
