1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 535 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Ferrari | Marcos |
| Model | 250 GTO | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 79 L |
