1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 990 kg more than 1986 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1986 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Bentley | De Tomaso |
| Model | Turbo | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
