1970 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 200 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mangusta | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |