1969 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is newer by 4 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 De Tomaso Pantera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera (350 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 De Tomaso Pantera should accelerate faster than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. (525 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 De Tomaso Pantera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1973 De Tomaso Pantera | |
| Make | De Tomaso | De Tomaso |
| Model | Mangusta | Pantera |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
