1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1967 Fiat 125
To start off, both 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta and 1967 Fiat 125 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 211 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 540 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1967 Fiat 125 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
Model | Mangusta | 125 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |