1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 3-Litre 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 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 335 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 3-Litre. (221 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 3-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Austin | Marcos |
| Model | 3-Litre | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 248 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
