1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 20 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 270 kg more than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |
