1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 28 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (531 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Corvette | Mangusta |
Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 301 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 531 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |