1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1970 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1970 De Tomaso Pantera and 1970 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 293 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 592 kg more than 1970 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1970 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Pantera | Familia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2200 mm |
