1971 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 520 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 De Tomaso Deauville. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1989 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Deauville | 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | De Tomaso | De Tomaso |
| Model | Deauville | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
