1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1973 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 1973 De Tomaso Pantera and 1973 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 268 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 135 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 1973 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
