1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 470 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (170 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
Model | 1750 | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 531 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |