1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 180 kg more than 1948 Austin A 70. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | A 70 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
