1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 21 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 370 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | Virage | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 1920 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 90 L |
