1971 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 13 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 269 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 De Tomaso Pantera | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Pantera | 740 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
