1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 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 106 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 108 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Pantera | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| 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 | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2497 mm |
