1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1977 Tatra T613
To start off, 1977 Tatra T613 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta 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 134 more horse power than 1977 Tatra T613. (167 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1977 Tatra T613. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Tatra T613 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Tatra T613. (270 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Tatra T613.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1977 Tatra T613 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Tatra |
| Model | Mangusta | T613 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2990 mm |
