1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, both 1986 De Tomaso Pantera and 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 80 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 147 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Pantera | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 74 L |