1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 2005 Noble M12
To start off, 2005 Noble M12 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M12 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 500 kg more than 2005 Noble M12.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Noble M12. (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 2005 Noble M12 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Noble |
Model | Mangusta | M12 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |