1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri 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 278 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 590 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 58 L |