1966 Austin A 90 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Austin A 90 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1997 Marcos Mantis.
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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 90. (222 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Austin A 90 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Austin | Marcos |
Model | A 90 | Mantis |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |