1970 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1993 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta (302 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 290 kg more than 1993 Ford Mustang. 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 | 1993 Ford Mustang | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Mangusta | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |