1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 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 282 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 249 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Fiat | Marcos |
| Model | 124 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 45 L |
