1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2006 Ford E-350
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 34 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 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1138 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 2006 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |
