1989 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 21 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Titan. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Titan.
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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. (452 Nm). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 De Tomaso Pantera. 2010 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1989 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1989 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Pantera | Titan |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3560 mm |
