1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1952 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 620 kg more than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1952 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Morgan |
| Model | Pantera | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
