1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 38 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 80 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 406 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | De Tomaso | Cadillac |
Model | Pantera | CTS |
Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |