1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1971 Morris Minor
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Minor 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 303 more horse power than 1971 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 597 kg more than 1971 Morris Minor. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1971 Morris Minor | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Morris |
| Model | Pantera | Minor |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
