1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1951 Morris Minor
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1951 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1951 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 630 kg more than 1951 Morris Minor. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1951 Morris Minor | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Morris |
| Model | Pantera | Minor |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
