1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 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 153 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 238 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
Model | Pantera | 420 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
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 | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |