1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 418 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
Model | Giulia | Pantera |
Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 102 L |