1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 41 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. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 466 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory. 2008 Ford Territory 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. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 2008 Ford Territory | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Mangusta | Territory |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
