1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 15 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Plymouth |
| Model | Pantera | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
