1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia 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 274 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 192 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lancia |
| Model | Pantera | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
