1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Pantera | F355 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |