1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 25 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 33 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Titan.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1986 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Pantera | Titan |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 106 L |
