1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 3 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 584 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (491 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | 917 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 798 kg |
