1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 12 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 136 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta has manual transmission. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Mangusta | LTD |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
