1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang 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 20 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 195 kg more than 1989 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 503 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
