1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 Austin A 40. 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 40 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
