1963 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1963 Austin Princess. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin Princess.
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, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin Princess. (251 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin Princess | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | Princess | Mantis |
Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2290 mm |