1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 288 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Escort |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 491 Nm | 110 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |