1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 26 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 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 200 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi 400.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Venturi |
Model | Pantera | 400 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |