1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang 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 230 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 4 kg more than 1969 Ford Mustang. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| 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 | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
