1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1964 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden FB Special 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 286 more horse power than 1964 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 250 kg more than 1964 Holden FB Special. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 1964 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Pantera | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
