1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 42 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 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 450 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | A 70 | Mantula |
Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 3945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71.1 mm |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 48 L |