1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 191 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 302 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |
