1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1971 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
Model | Pantera | 66 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |