2005 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 535 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. 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 De Tomaso Pantera (451 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Pantera | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Pantera | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
