1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina 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 302 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 604 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
