1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon 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 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Ford Falcon. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |