1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa 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 282 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 607 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
