1972 Holden Torana vs. 1997 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantis is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana 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 273 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantis weights approximately 259 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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, 1997 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1997 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Holden | Marcos |
| Model | Torana | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1189 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
