1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite 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 230 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 970 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
| Model | Mangusta | Elite |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |
