1998 BMW M vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 BMW M. (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 68 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW M. (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW M | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | M | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
