1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 328 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 874 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
Model | Pantera | 500 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 38 L |