1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 1975 Lamborghini Jarama 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 5,766 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 4 more horse power than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. (346 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 158 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1975 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lamborghini |
| Model | Pantera | Jarama |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
