1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Pantera 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 21 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. (329 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 233 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
| Model | Pantera | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 329 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
