1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
Model | 250 GT | Mantis |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |