1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Deauville would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. (221 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Deauville | E |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
