1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 8 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 208. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Pantera | 208 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |
