1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 7 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Pantera | 550 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |