1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2010 Dodge Ram is newer by 22 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 40 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 898 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram. 2010 Dodge Ram 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. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Pantera | Ram |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1908 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |
