2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 124 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
| Model | Fighter | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
