1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino 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 173 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 22 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
Model | Pantera | Dino |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |