1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 242 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 230 kg more than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
