1994 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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 244 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 580 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 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 | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
