1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 27 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 182 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Subaru |
| Model | Pantera | Forester |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2615 mm |
