1992 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1992 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 1992 De Tomaso Pantera and 1992 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 245 more horse power than 1992 Jeep Wrangler. (105 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1992 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 De Tomaso Pantera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Jeep Wrangler 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, 1992 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jeep Wrangler. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 De Tomaso Pantera | 1992 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Jeep |
| Model | Pantera | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
