1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 19 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 14 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Mangusta | 928 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
