1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1982 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1982 Westfield ZEI is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Marcos Mantis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Marcos Mantis would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 725 kg more than 1982 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1982 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos Mantis | 1982 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Marcos | Westfield |
| Model | Mantis | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
