1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1977 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort 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 305 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 547 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1977 Ford Escort | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 937 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
