1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1997 Mazda MPV
To start off, 1997 Mazda MPV is newer by 7 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1997 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mazda MPV weights approximately 302 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1997 Mazda MPV | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Pantera | MPV |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
