1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1965 Riley 4
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley 4 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) has 283 more horse power than 1965 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 272 kg more than 1965 Riley 4. 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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1965 Riley 4 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Riley |
Model | Pantera | 4 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1620 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 460 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 45 L |