1970 Marcos Mantis vs. 2002 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 TVR Griffith is newer by 32 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 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 388 kg more than 2002 TVR Griffith.
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, 2002 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Marcos Mantis | 2002 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Marcos | TVR |
Model | Mantis | Griffith |
Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |