1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1967 Tatra T603
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Tatra T603 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 246 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Tatra T603 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1967 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Tatra |
| Model | Pantera | T603 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
