1994 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 893 kg more than 1994 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, 2005 Dodge Ram (713 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Pantera | Ram |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
