1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 26 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 520 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos Mantis | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Marcos | Marcos |
| Model | Mantis | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1120 mm |
