1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1965 Riley One-Point-Five
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Riley One-Point-Five 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 288 more horse power than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 485 kg more than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Riley One-Point-Five.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 1965 Riley One-Point-Five | |
Make | De Tomaso | Riley |
Model | Pantera | One-Point-Five |
Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |