1969 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1969 Seat 1430
To start off, both 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta and 1969 Seat 1430 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 231 more horse power than 1969 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1969 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 620 kg more than 1969 Seat 1430. 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 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Seat 1430. (112 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1969 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Seat |
| Model | Mangusta | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
