1955 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 420 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | A 40 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |
