1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantis (352 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 166 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Dodge Dart | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
Make | Dodge | Marcos |
Model | Dart | Mantis |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3249 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1189 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2290 mm |