1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 628 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Lancia | Marcos |
| Model | Appia | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2600 mm |
