1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada 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 254 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Granada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
