1994 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 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 44 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Pantera | 400 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
