1969 Aston Martin DB6 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Aston Martin DB6 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 70 more horse power than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (282 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Aston Martin DB6 | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
Model | DB6 | Mantis |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 352 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |