1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1998 Toyota Chaser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Chaser is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 130 kg more than 1998 Toyota Chaser.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Marcos Mantis | 1998 Toyota Chaser | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | Mantis | Chaser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
