1994 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 682 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia. 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, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
