1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol Britannia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 152 kg more than 1971 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. 1980 Bristol Britannia has automatic transmission and 1971 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol Britannia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bristol Britannia | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
| Model | Britannia | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
