2002 AC Cobra vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 35 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, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 490 kg more than 2002 AC Cobra.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | AC | De Tomaso |
| Model | Cobra | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.9 mm |
| 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 | 1060 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
