1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, both 1990 De Tomaso Pantera and 1990 Volvo 780 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 780. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Pantera | 780 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
