1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1972 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Espada 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 253 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) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Espada. (393 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Espada.
Compare all specifications:
1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1972 Lamborghini Espada | |
Make | De Tomaso | Lamborghini |
Model | Pantera | Espada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3938 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 491 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |