1954 Buick 70 vs. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 563 kg more than 1988 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1988 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | 70 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2520 mm |
