1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 23 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 151 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Granada 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. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Mangusta | Granada |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |