1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 29 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, 1970 Marcos Mantis (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (100 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 1650 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 1999 Opel Omega | |
Make | Marcos | Opel |
Model | Mantis | Omega |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |