1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera

To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup.

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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. (407 Nm). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup has automatic transmission and 1988 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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