1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 21 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 241 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 600 kg more than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Pantera | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
