1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 40 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 366 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 (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 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 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Cadillac |
| Model | Pantera | CTS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
