1969 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1969 Holden Belmont
To start off, both 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta and 1969 Holden Belmont were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1969 Holden Belmont. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1969 Holden Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Holden Belmont. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Holden Belmont. (410 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Holden Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1969 Holden Belmont | |
Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
Model | Mangusta | Belmont |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 410 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |