1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 21 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 276 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 590 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra. 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Sierra |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |