1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1989 Mazda 929
To start off, 1989 Mazda 929 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 De Tomaso Pantera 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 240 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 929. (110 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 75 kg more than 1989 Mazda 929. 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 1989 Mazda 929. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1989 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Pantera | 929 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
