1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, both 1972 De Tomaso Pantera and 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 3 more horse power than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB. (347 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB weights approximately 80 kg more than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Pantera | 365 GTB |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
