1996 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 14 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 58 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 930 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (433 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150. 2010 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Pantera | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Pantera | F-150 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3670 mm |