1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 470 kg more than 1971 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1971 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Invicta | Pantera |
Year Released | 1962 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 481 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |