1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1995 Lamborghini P140
To start off, 1995 Lamborghini P140 is newer by 28 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, 1995 Lamborghini P140 (372 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini P140 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 264 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini P140.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lamborghini P140. (390 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lamborghini P140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1995 Lamborghini P140 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lamborghini |
| Model | Mangusta | P140 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
