1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 43 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 23 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Z weights approximately 191 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 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Pantera | Z |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| 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 | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
