1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 19 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 230 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1108 kg more than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Land Rover |
| Model | Pantera | Defender |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 60 L |
