1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 17 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 5,761 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 44 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 180 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | 928 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
