1981 BMW 745 vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 14 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 40 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 745 | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |