1994 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (290 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Pantera. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 1994 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1994 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Pantera | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Plymouth |
| Model | Pantera | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 5563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
