1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is newer by 10 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 442 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 De Tomaso Pantera (491 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1970 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | V8 Saloon | Pantera |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 491 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |