1986 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 266 kg more than 1986 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 De Tomaso Pantera | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pantera | C |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |
