1969 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 40 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 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 434 kg more than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500. (480 Nm). This means 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | 2009 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Mangusta | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
