1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1958 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1958 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 682 kg more than 1958 Ford Anglia. 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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1958 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
