1969 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre
To start off, 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. 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 153 more horse power than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre weights approximately 88 kg more than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. (276 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre 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. 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1971 Rover 3.5 Litre | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Rover |
| Model | Mangusta | 3.5 Litre |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
