1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 30 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (491 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Pantera | 550 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
