1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 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 248 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 330 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Pantera | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
