1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 19 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 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (318 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 418 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR. 1989 Jaguar XJR 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. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
Model | Pantera | XJR |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |