1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pantera | C |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 460 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |