1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 27 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 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 350 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Pantera | F50 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 10497 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 371 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 84 L |