1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S 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 10 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S. 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 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
Make | Marcos | Toyota |
Model | Mantis | MR-S |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 48 L |