1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Pantera | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |