1952 Jaguar XK vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Jaguar XK weights approximately 106 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Jaguar XK | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
Model | XK | Mantis |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |