1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1999 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Pantera 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 130 more horse power than 1999 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Falcon weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Falcon. (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 1999 Ford Falcon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |