1966 Fiat Dino vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 Fiat Dino.
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, 1966 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat Dino | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Fiat | Marcos |
Model | Dino | Mantis |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2417 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2600 mm |