1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 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 150 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Oldsmobile 98.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Pantera | 98 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
