1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville

To start off, 1976 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Pantera 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 344 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 De Tomaso Deauville. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1971 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1971 De Tomaso Pantera 1976 De Tomaso Deauville
Make De Tomaso De Tomaso
Model Pantera Deauville
Year Released 1971 1976
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5766 cc 5763 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 350 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 481 Nm 450 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.9 mm 88.9 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1944 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1100 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2610 mm


 

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