1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona 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 231 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 605 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Mangusta | Corona |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
