1993 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Pantera | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pantera | 300 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
