1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 880 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero. (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Abarth | Marcos |
Model | 1000 Bialbero | Mantis |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 79 L |