1973 De Tomaso Pantera vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, both 1973 De Tomaso Pantera and 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 De Tomaso Pantera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
1973 De Tomaso Pantera | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Pantera | 280 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2760 mm |