1956 Buick 40 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1996 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | 40 | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
