1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1982 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 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 190 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (111 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 27 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird 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. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1982 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Mangusta | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
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 | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |