1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 261 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord.
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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Pantera | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
