1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2012 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 22 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 40 more horse power than 2012 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1097 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. 2012 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1990 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 De Tomaso Pantera 2012 Ford Expedition
Make De Tomaso Ford
Model Pantera Expedition
Year Released 1990 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 5761 cc 5400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 350 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 460 Nm 494 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 2517 kg
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5245 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 2002 mm
Vehicle Height 1110 mm 1961 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3023 mm


 

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