1975 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1975 Jaguar XJS is newer by 5 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Marcos Mantis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Marcos Mantis. 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, 1975 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Marcos Mantis. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Marcos |
| Model | XJS | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 79 L |
