1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 195 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 478 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Pantera | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
