1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 11 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 222 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Mangusta | 626 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
