1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 30 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 301 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 124 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Mangusta | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |
