1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz T is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1970 De Tomaso Pantera | 1981 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pantera | T |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |