1970 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 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 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (583 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (721 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. (491 Nm). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 De Tomaso Pantera. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1970 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1970 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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