1990 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 15 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 De Tomaso Pantera weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1990 De Tomaso Pantera (452 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (315 Nm). This means 1990 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 De Tomaso Pantera | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pantera | C |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |
