1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 790 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
