1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
| Model | A 110 | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 90 L |
