Having gotten a minor in German Military History (Majored in computer programming ) The key to note is that Armor was almost never deployed in single entities but rather in formations. These formations and tactics made for a higher degree of the success rather than the individual tank "Stats". Having a high velocity 75mm gun on a panther ment nothing had the German Optics not been good enough to allow for the tank crew to engage at ranges exceeding Russian/American ranges and using the 75mm to its fullest capabilities.
I am genuinely curious as to what university in the states offers a minor in "german military history" to programming undergrads.