1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 38 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 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 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 380 kg more than 2005 McLaren F1.
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, 2005 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 McLaren F1 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 | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | McLaren |
| Model | Mangusta | F1 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
