1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 303 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 700 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. 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, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lancia |
| Model | Pantera | Appia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
