1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 241 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
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, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (182 Nm). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Riley Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Riley |
| Model | Pantera | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
