2005 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 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 103 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 55 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Pantera | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Pantera | 308 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
