1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 68 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1985 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | 3-Litre | Pantera |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 102 L |