1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1953 Porsche 1300
To start off, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 1300 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 242 more horse power than 1953 Porsche 1300. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1953 Porsche 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 700 kg more than 1953 Porsche 1300. 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Porsche 1300. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Porsche 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1953 Porsche 1300 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Mangusta | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
