1985 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1991 Porsche 965
To start off, 1991 Porsche 965 is newer by 6 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, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 965. (317 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 965. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 965 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 965. (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 965.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Pantera | 1991 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | 965 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
