1984 BMW M6 vs. 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1984 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | M6 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
