1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 28 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 332 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
| Model | Pantera | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
