1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera 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 112 more horse power than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Pantera | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 55 L |
