1985 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 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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1985 De Tomaso Pantera | 1993 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pantera | S |
Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3449 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1490 mm |