2000 AC Cobra vs. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 522 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1985 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | AC | De Tomaso |
| Model | Cobra | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 102 L |
