1985 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1985 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1985 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 318 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
1985 De Tomaso Pantera | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Pantera | F40 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 120 L |