1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
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, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | De Tomaso | Riley |
Model | Pantera | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 120 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 59 L |