1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 27 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo 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 103 kg more than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mangusta | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
