1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 710 kg more than 1987 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | Eldorado | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 102 L |
