1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1965 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D 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 331 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 940 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1965 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Steyr |
| Model | Pantera | 500D |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |
