1995 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 5,761 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 116 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 De Tomaso Pantera (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1995 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 1995 De Tomaso Pantera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Pantera | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Pantera | C |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5761 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
