1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
| Model | Junior | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
