1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S 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 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. (297 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 260 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. (463 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S 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 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mangusta | S |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 94.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |