1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 422 kg more than 1961 Ford Taunus. 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
