1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1960 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Holden FB Special 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 286 more horse power than 1960 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1960 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 322 kg more than 1960 Holden FB Special. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1960 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Pantera | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
