1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2003 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2003 Infiniti FX is newer by 33 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 74 more horse power than 2003 Infiniti FX. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2003 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti FX weights approximately 458 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti FX. 2003 Infiniti FX 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. 2003 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2003 Infiniti FX | |
Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
Model | Pantera | FX |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |