1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS 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 59 more horse power than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1975 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 348 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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
| Model | Pantera | XJS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
