1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 400 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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 (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lancia |
| Model | Pantera | Appia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
