1950 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 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 263 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 580 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Austin | De Tomaso |
Model | A 40 | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 90 L |