1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 7 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 48 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (302 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Pantera | 968 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 92 L |
