1988 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 122 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 De Tomaso Pantera | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Plymouth |
| Model | Pantera | Volare |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
