1969 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, both 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta and 1969 Fiat 130 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 140 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (161 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 76 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. 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 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130. 1969 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta has manual transmission. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Mangusta | 130 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
