1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 11 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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 172 kg more than 1999 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse 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 | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ascari |
| Model | Pantera | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
