1985 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 456 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Pantera | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Capri |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 91 L |
