1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 288 kg more than 1996 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Pantera | Charger |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 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 | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
