1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | 17M |
Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |