1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 216 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | De Tomaso | De Tomaso |
| Model | Guara | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
