1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 156 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) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. (373 Nm). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis 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. 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercury |
| Model | Mangusta | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 373 Nm |
| 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 | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
