1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 De Tomaso Pantera 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 150 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (200 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (264 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Pantera | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
