1967 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, both 1967 Chevrolet Caprice and 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,474 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 120 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Caprice | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Caprice | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6474 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
