1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 18 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 149 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 151 kg more than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
| Model | Pantera | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |
