2005 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 350 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. (451 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Pantera | 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | De Tomaso | De Tomaso |
| Model | Pantera | Pantera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 102 L |
