1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, 2010 Ascari A10 is newer by 37 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 Ascari A10.
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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ascari |
| Model | Pantera | A10 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 346 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2636 mm |
