1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo is newer by 46 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 710 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 2013 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | De Tomaso | Smart |
Model | Mangusta | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 33 L |