1987 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 154 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140. 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, 1987 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 De Tomaso Pantera | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Pantera | 140 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
