1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 195 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 480 kg more than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Pantera | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |