2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Ascari | De Tomaso |
| Model | KZ1 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 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 | 1350 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2520 mm |
