2003 BMW 520 vs. 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 36 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, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 520 | Mangusta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
