1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 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 37 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 170 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450. 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:
| 1951 Bristol 450 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Bristol | Marcos |
| Model | 450 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 49 L |
