1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, both 1967 Daihatsu Compagno 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 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 266 more horse power than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 785 kg more than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. 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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
| Model | Compagno | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 4727 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
