1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 41 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 48 more horse power than 2011 Ford F-150. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 905 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150. 2011 Ford F-150 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. 2011 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 2287 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3670 mm |
