1992 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 570 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 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, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 De Tomaso Pantera | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Pantera | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
