1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 De Tomaso Deauville. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1972 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | De Tomaso | De Tomaso |
| Model | Pantera | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
