2005 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2005 De Tomaso Pantera and 2005 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 333 kg more than 2005 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 Jaguar XK (553 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. (451 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK 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 | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
Model | Pantera | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 553 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |