1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1959 Holden FE
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Holden FE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Holden FE would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1959 Holden FE. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 Holden FE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 370 kg more than 1959 Holden FE. 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Holden FE. (150 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Holden FE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 1959 Holden FE | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Pantera | FE |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
