1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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 243 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Celica. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 490 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Celica. 1981 Toyota Celica 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. 1981 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | Celica |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
