1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 189 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 64 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Falcon |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |