1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith is newer by 4 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 45 more horse power than 1991 TVR Griffith. (305 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1991 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 360 kg more than 1991 TVR Griffith. 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, 1991 TVR Griffith (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith 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 | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | De Tomaso | TVR |
| Model | Pantera | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 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 | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
