1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1970 Marcos Mantis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 430 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Marcos | Porsche |
Model | Mantis | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |