1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 425 kg more than 1958 Volvo 120. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Pantera | 120 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
