1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 550 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
Model | Giulia | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 531 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |