1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Pantera 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 54 more horse power than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 320 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Italdesign |
| Model | Pantera | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
