1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 520 kg more than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta has manual transmission. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Centurion | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2510 mm |