1985 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 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 202 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 360 kg more than 1971 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 De Tomaso Pantera | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Capri |
Year Released | 1985 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 58 L |