1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1996 Marcos Mantis has manual transmission. 1996 Marcos Mantis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bentley S1 | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Bentley | Marcos |
Model | S1 | Mantis |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 352 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2290 mm |