1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 11 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 238 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 107 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |