1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1996 Nissan Cefiro
To start off, 1996 Nissan Cefiro is newer by 25 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Nissan Cefiro.
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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro 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. 1996 Nissan Cefiro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1996 Nissan Cefiro | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Pantera | Cefiro |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1500 mm |
