1979 BMW 728 vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 728 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 102 L |
