1956 Citroen 15 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen 15 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 276 more horse power than 1956 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen 15 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
Because 1997 Marcos Mantis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Marcos Mantis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen 15, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Citroen 15 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | 15 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2867 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2290 mm |
