1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 23 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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 454 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 61 L |
