2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
| Model | Fighter | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1475 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
