1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 381 kg more than 1990 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. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud has automatic transmission and 1990 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Pantera | Silver Cloud |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 6223 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 81 L |
