1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 259 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Marcos |
| Model | GTA | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
