1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1960 Holden FC
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FC 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 288 more horse power than 1960 Holden FC. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 440 kg more than 1960 Holden FC. 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FC. (150 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1960 Holden FC | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Pantera | FC |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
