1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, both 1970 Cadillac DeVille and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 618 kg more than 1970 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:
| 1970 Cadillac DeVille | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | DeVille | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7735 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
