1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 3 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Pantera | F40 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 120 L |