1969 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 44 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 15 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. (531 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Mangusta | 458 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 531 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
