1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 370 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
