1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 41 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 330 kg more than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Aston Martin |
| Model | Pantera | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
