1963 Lotus Elan 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 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan 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 252 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Elan | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Lotus | Marcos |
| Model | Elan | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2290 mm |
