1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 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 98 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (252 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 87 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |
