1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, both 1970 De Tomaso Pantera and 1970 Maserati Indy were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Indy. (256 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (366 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Pantera | Indy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
