1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1970 Peugeot 304
To start off, both 1970 De Tomaso Pantera and 1970 Peugeot 304 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 286 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 467 kg more than 1970 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1970 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Peugeot |
| Model | Pantera | 304 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
