1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 312 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 777 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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.
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1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Pantera | 312 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 12300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |