1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 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 316 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 692 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Innocenti |
| Model | Pantera | 950 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2130 mm |
