1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1995 McLaren F1 LM
To start off, 1995 McLaren F1 LM is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP) has 310 more horse power than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster 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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. (452 Nm). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM 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 | 1995 McLaren F1 LM | |
| Make | De Tomaso | McLaren |
| Model | Pantera | F1 LM |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 660 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 236 km/hour | 357 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
