1970 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta (302 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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.
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1970 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Mangusta | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
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 | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1380 mm |