1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (491 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
