1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 770 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
