1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 22 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 261 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 365 kg more than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace. (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 1995 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1960 mm |
