1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin V8.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (542 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Marcos Mantis. (407 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Marcos Mantis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Marcos |
| Model | V8 | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
