1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1962 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 110 kg more than 1962 Fiat 2300. 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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1962 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Pantera | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
