1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (248 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 200 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Pantera | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
