1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres 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 263 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 565 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Marcos |
| Model | Pantera | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
