1998 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. Both 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta and 2001 Ford Crown Victoria are equipped with a 4,601 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta (321 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 377 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta (426 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta has manual transmission. 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Mangusta | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
