1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle is newer by 15 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 147 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 376 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (271 Nm). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
