2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1986 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 19 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 310 kg more than 1986 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | CTS | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |
