1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Pantera | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 37 L |
