1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 26 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 212 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Compare all specifications:

1973 De Tomaso Pantera 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Make De Tomaso Mazda
Model Pantera MX-5 Miata
Year Released 1973 1999
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5766 cc 1840 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 525 Nm 162 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.9 mm 85 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 255 km/hour 205 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 1025 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2270 mm


 

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