1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT 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 114 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 51 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 250 GT | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
