1952 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Marcos Mantula. (190 HP @ 5280 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1984 Marcos Mantula. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Marcos Mantula weights approximately 50 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 255 S.
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.
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1952 Ferrari 255 S | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
Model | 255 S | Mantula |
Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5280 RPM |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 49 L |