1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | A 70 | Mantula |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 49 L |