1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 19 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 106 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 596 kg more than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1988 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Territory |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 76 L |
