1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 189 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 379 kg more than 1988 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (343 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1799 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
