1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1979 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1979 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 9 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 246 more horse power than 1979 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1979 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Pantera | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
