1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 103 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Plymouth |
| Model | Pantera | Volare |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
