1968 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1968 De Tomaso Mangusta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1968 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
Model | Mangusta | 400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |