1972 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 24 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 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 265 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 (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1972 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
1972 De Tomaso Pantera | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
Model | Pantera | V90 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |