1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri 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 297 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 445 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |