1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1973 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1973 De Tomaso Pantera and 1973 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Ghibli. (332 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 1973 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
| Model | Pantera | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4930 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2560 mm |
